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F — Foss to Fourteen (Part 4 of 4)

Louis XVIII. was restored to the throne, Napoleon abdicated, the “Peace of Paris” was signed, and the “Congress of Vienna” met in 1814; and these figures added together=14.

In 1832=14 was the death of the duc de Reichstadt (only son of Napoleon I.).

1814=14, Louis XVIII. was restored to the throne of France.

In 1841=14 the law was passed for the fortification of Paris.

1805=14, Napoleon I. made king of Italy.

1850=14, Louis Philippe died.

It may be noted in our own Royal Family, that on 14th December, 1861, the prince consort died; 14th December, 1878, princess Alice died; 14th January, 1892, the duke of Clarence died.