King Louis XVIII
Definition
King Louis XVIII (1814-1824) was the king of France who assumed the throne after Napoleon's abdication. He was known for his constitutional monarchy rule during the French Restoration period.
Related terms
Bourbon Restoration: The period of French history following the fall of Napoleon in 1814 until July Revolution in 1830, marked by a return to constitutional monarchy under King Louis XVIII and Charles X.
Charter of 1814: A constitution granted by King Louis XVIII of France shortly after his restoration that provided for a bicameral legislature.
Ultra-Royalists: An extreme conservative faction during Bourbon Restoration that wanted to restore pre-revolutionary traditions and were opposed to any concessions towards those who had supported either Republic or Empire.
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