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Dec 27, 2022 · Louis XIV was one of the most well-known and influential rulers in French history. As the "Sun King," he reigned over France from 1643 to 1715, transforming the country into a major European power through wars, diplomacy, and centralization of power in the monarchy. Despite his many accomplishments, Louis XIV’s reign was not without controversy.
Jun 11, 2018 · Louis XIV (1638–1715) King of France (1643–1715). Cardinal Mazarin dominated the early part of his reign. From 1661, Louis ruled as the epitome of absolute monarchy and became known as the ‘Sun King’ for the luxury of his court. As ministers, he chose men of low rank or the junior nobility, such as the able Colbert.
The Palace of Versailles was declared the official royal residence in 1682 and the official residence of the court of France on May 6, 1682, but it was abandoned after the death of Louis XIV in 1715. In 1722, however, it was returned to its status as royal residence. Further additions were made during the reigns of Louis XV.
Search for: 'Louis XIV' in Oxford Reference ». (1638–1715)King of France (1643–1715). On his father's death in 1643, his mother Anne of Austria became regent and Mazarin chief minister. Louis survived the Fronde, was proclaimed of age in 1651, and married the Infanta Maria Theresa of Spain in 1660. He took over the government on Mazarin's ...
Dec 6, 2023 · The king (detail), Hyacinthe Rigaud, Louis XIV, 1701, oil on canvas, 27.7 x 33.95 cm ( Musée du Louvre, Paris) Louis’ hair is also worth noting (and not just because it’s amazing). To modern eyes, the king’s hair seems more appropriate for a member of KISS than for a sixty-three year old absolute monarch; however, Louis’ hair cascades ...
Aug 31, 2015 · 1. Few monarchs have ruled for longer. Born in 1638, Louis XIV became king at age 4 following the death of his father, Louis XIII, and remained on the throne for the next 72 years. This marks him ...
Biography. Louis XIV, France's Sun King, had the longest reign in European history (1643-1715). During this time he brought absolute monarchy to its height, established a glittering court at Versailles, and fought most of the other European countries in four wars. The early part of his reign (1643-61), while Louis was young, was dominated by ...
