Yahoo Web Search

Sign In

Search results

  1. People also ask

  2. www.britannica.com › biography › Louis-XIV-king-ofLouis XIV | Facts, Biography, Children, & Death | Britannica

    Apr 29, 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.

  3. www.biography.com › royalty › louis-xivLouis XIV - Brother, Spouse & Accomplishments - Biography

    Apr 3, 2014 · King Louis XIV of France led an absolute monarchy during France’s classical age. He revoked the Edict of Nantes and is known for his aggressive foreign policy. Updated: Sep 15, 2022

  4. www.history.com › topics › european-historyLouis XIV: Sun King, Spouse & Versailles | HISTORY

    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.

  5. Videos

    View all

  6. learnodo-newtonic.com › louis-xiv-accomplishments10 Major Accomplishments of Louis XIV of France | Learnodo ...

    • HE IMPLEMENTED REFORMS WHICH IMPROVED COMMERCE AND TRADE. Louis XIV became the de facto ruler of France in 1661. He inherited a country whose treasury verged on bankruptcy.
    • MORE EFFICIENT TAXATION WAS INTRODUCED. Nicolas Fouquet had been the Minister of Finances of France from 1653 to 1661. He was known for corruption and had accumulated immense power and wealth.
    • HE REFORMED LEGALLY IRREGULAR FRANCE THROUGH HIS CODE LOUIS. When Louis XIV started his personal rule, France was a patchwork of legal systems with many different legal customs.
    • HE ENCOURAGED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS. Louis XIV appreciated the arts and ensured that they flourished during his reign. He allowed French literature to flourish by protecting influential writers such as Molière, Racine and La Fontaine.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Louis_XIVLouis XIV - Wikipedia

    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.

  8. Images

    • 7 Fascinating Facts About King Louis XIV - Biography.com
    • King Louis Xiv Accomplishments | Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy ...
    • Biography of King Louis XIV, France’s Sun King
    • What Was King Louis Xiv Accomplishments | NAR Media Kit
    • Accomplishments Of King Louis Xiv | Paul Smith

    View all

  9. www.thoughtco.com › king-louis-xiv-4766628Biography of King Louis XIV, France’s Sun King - ThoughtCo

    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.

  10. www.bbc.co.uk › history › historic_figuresBBC - History - Historic Figures: Louis XIV (1638-1715)

    a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Louis XIV, c.1701 © Louis XIV, the 'Sun King', was king of France from 1643 to 1715 and widely held to be...

  1. Related searches

    People

    Show more

  2. Searches related to king louis xiv accomplishments

    king louis xiv accomplishments listking louis xiv castle
    king louis xiv accomplishments simpleking louis xiv mistresses
    king louis xiv accomplishments as presidentking louis xvi
    king louis xiv accomplishments as prime ministerlouis xvi
  2. People also search for