French Revolution. The National Convention sentenced King Louis XVI to death on 17 January 1793 after a vote. On 21 January the king heard his last mass and received his last communion. The king hearing his last mass. Drawing by Hippolyte de la Charlerie. Engraving by Jonnard. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, 1876.

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