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Also Known As Citizen Capet • Berry, Louis-Auguste, duc de • Louis Capet • Louis-Auguste, duc de Berry
Born August 23, 1754 • VersaillesFrance
Died January 21, 1793 (aged 38) • ParisFrance
Title / Office king (1774-1792), France
House / Dynasty house of Bourbon
Notable Family Members spouse Marie-Antoinette • son Louis XVII • brother Louis XVIII • brother Charles X • sister Elizabeth of France

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