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Sep 1, 2024 · Louis XIV, king of France (1643–1715) who ruled his country during one of its most brilliant periods and who remains the symbol of absolute monarchy of the classical age. He extended France’s eastern borders at the expense of the Habsburgs and secured the Spanish throne for his grandson.
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Dec 2, 2009 · Learn about the life and reign of Louis XIV, who ruled France for 72 years and transformed it into a dominant European power. Explore his achievements, challenges, arts, wars and legacy as the Sun King.
Louis XIV ruled France for 72 years, from 1643 to 1715, and tried to make his kingdom the dominant power in Europe. He centralized royal authority, regulated the economy, and fought several wars to expand his territory and glory.
Apr 3, 2014 · Louis XIV is notorious for his overbearing approach to foreign policy. In 1667, he launched the invasion of the Spanish Netherlands, deeming it his wife's rightful inheritance.
Louis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné; 5 September 1638 – 1 September 1715), also known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (le Roi Soleil), was King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. His verified reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest of any sovereign.
Learn about the life and achievements of Louis XIV, the Sun King, who ruled France from 1638 to 1715. Discover how he transformed Versailles into a symbol of his absolute power and influence in Europe.
Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, (born Sept. 5, 1638, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France—died Sept. 1, 1715, Versailles), King of France (1643–1715), ruler during one of France’s most brilliant periods and the symbol of absolute monarchy of the Neoclassical age.
