Charles X was the last senior Bourbon to rule France.
The dynasty he establish would rule France unbroken for 300 years.
In 1799 he took part in a coup and soon ruled France as first consul.
Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century.
To the Terrorists who ruled France, he was the devil incarnate.
The party which had ruled France for ten of the past 12 years was in a state of ruin.
The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed within three years.
The kings and emperors who ruled France knew the phenomenon well.
Just after the war ended, Louis died, having ruled France for 72 years.
(He learned to hold his right hand behind his back, so as to appear to rule France.)