Louis XVI (1754 - 1793), king of France 1791 - 1792. He was weak in character and had little understanding or caring for the business of a king; he spent the greater part of his time hunting. Just prior to his being deprived of his powers, the royal palace was stormed by an organized mob and the Swiss Guard was massacred (August 1792). He was the lastking of France and was executed January 1793. See also cancres and Swiss Guards in this glossary.—Secrets of the MEST Universe Glossary (approved 26-9-90)