Louis XVIII of France Professions : Monarch Born : November 17, 1755 Died : September 16, 1824 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Louis XVIII of France Punctuality is the politeness of kings. Louis XVIII of France punctuality politeness kings A king should die standing. Louis XVIII of France last-words should kings The English, a spirited nation, claim the empire of the sea; the French, a calmer nation, claim that of the air. Louis XVIII of France empires air sea A king should die on his feet. Louis XVIII of France king his die feet Similar Authors Ibn Saud monarch Henry II of France monarch Charles V of France monarch Charles II of England monarch Charles I of England monarch George III monarch All Authors