1793/01/17

       The French Revolution continues—27 Nivose Year I: The National Convention votes (YEA, 361; NAY, 288) to execute Louis XVI for “conspiracy against the public liberty and the general safety.”  Another 72 also voted guilty, but with provisions.

       [added 8/9/2026]

Subsequent Events:

References:

French Revolution – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution

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