The end of the French Monarchy was marked by the execution of King Louis XVI on January 21, 1793, during the French Revolution. His execution symbolized the overthrow of monarchical power and the rise of republican ideals among revolutionaries who sought to establish a more egalitarian society based on liberty, equality, and fraternity. The monarchy's demise followed years of mounting public discontent fueled by economic hardship, social inequality, and the influence of Enlightenment ideals. Louis XVI’s death marked a decisive moment in the Revolution and paved the way for the establishment of the First French Republic, fundamentally altering France's political landscape.