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   Who was King Louis XIV?

   • King Louis XIV (1638–1715) ruled over France for 72 years, and is famed for his grand palace at Versailles and his belief in the absolute power of monarchs. Here, historian Philip Mansel shares 10 quick facts about the Sun King… When Louis was born in 1638, he was compared to the infant Jesus.

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   How long did Louis XIV reign?

   • ( more...) among others... 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.

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   Why did Louis XIV choose the Sun as his emblem?

   • Louis XIV chose the sun as his emblem; you’ll see it in many places in Versailles. In Ancient Times, the sun was associated with Apollo, the god of music, poetry, art, light and knowledge. In 1660, Louis XIV married Maria Theresa (1638-1683), the eldest daughter of the king of Spain and had six children.

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   When did Louis XIV die?

   • On September 1, 1715, four days before his 77th birthday, Louis XIV died of gangrene at Versailles. His reign had lasted 72 years, longer than that of any other known European monarch, and left an indelible mark on the culture, history and destiny of France. His five-year-old great-grandson succeeded him as Louis XV. The Edict of Nantes, 1598.

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   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.

   • Reign: 14 May 1643 – 1 September 1715
   • Mother: Anne of Austria

   • Father: Louis XIII
   • Successor: Louis XV

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   Dec 2, 2009 · Louis XIV, the Sun King, ruled France for 72 years. He built the opulent palace of Versailles, but his wars and the Edict of Nantes left France drained and weak.

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   Aug 27, 2019 · Updated on August 27, 2019. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was the longest-reigning monarch in European history, ruling France for 72 years and 110 days. He was responsible for moving the center of French government to the Palace of Versailles in 1682. Fast Facts: Louis XIV. Known For: King of France, 1643-1715. Born: 5 September 1638.

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   Sep 1, 2023 · Blog. Louis XIV, the Sun King: A Short Biography. Pierre. Last Updated: 1 September 2023. French History, Yvelines. CONTENTS. A short bio of Louis XIV, the Sun King. Birth and Childhood. Early Reign. Consolidation of Power. Absolutism and “L’État, C’est Moi” The great men of the king. A great architectural legacy.

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   Dec 12, 2019 · King Louis XIV (1638–1715) ruled over France for 72 years, and is famed for his grand palace at Versailles and his belief in the absolute power of monarchs. Here, historian Philip Mansel shares 10 quick facts about the Sun King… Published: December 12, 2019 at 10:44 AM. When Louis was born in 1638, he was compared to the infant Jesus.

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    Jul 15, 2023 · King Louis XIV went on to a long and dazzling rule, achieving the height of royal power and prestige not just in France, but in all of Europe. He ruled from 1643 – 1715 (including the years in ….