Louis Francis Albert Charles d'Bourbon (b. 1754), became king of France on the death of his grandfather, Louis XV in 1774. Although initially a very popular king, the various reforms brought about by his ministers, several unsuccessful wars, as well as both French Revolts made his reign somewhat disastrous in its latter years. Following the second French Revolt, Louis retired into seclusion at Versaille, hardly ever leaving the grounds except to fulfil official duties.