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When was Louix XVI guillotined?

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Incriminating evidence against Louis was later found, and he was tried (Dec.-Jan.) by the Convention. Found guilty by a unanimous vote, he was sentenced to death by a vote of 361 to 288, with 72 calling for a delay. He was guillotined on Jan. 21, 1793, facing death with courage.

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