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  1. www.britannica.com › summary › Louis-XIV-king-of-FranceLouis XIV summary | Britannica

    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.

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  3. 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. Fast Facts: Louis XIV. Known For: King of France, 1643-1715. Born: 5 September 1638.

  4. 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

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

    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 the greatest monarch of his age. Louis was born on 5 September 1638 at...

  6. en.chateauversailles.fr › discover › historyLouis XIV | Palace of Versailles

    King of France and Navarre 1638 – 1715. The reign of Louis XIV is often referred to as “Le Grand Siècle” (the Great Century), forever associated with the image of an absolute monarch and a strong, centralised state. Coming to the throne at a tender age, tutored by Cardinal Mazarin, the Sun King embodied the principles of absolutism.

  7. en.chateauversailles.fr › discover › historyA day in the life of Louis XIV | Palace of Versailles

    In theory the Sun King’s daily schedule continued during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, but neither of the later sovereigns could stand the oppressive ceremonial rituals. As often as possible they took refuge in their private apartments or nearby royal residences.

  8. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleLouis XIV | The Canadian Encyclopedia

    Jan 24, 2024 · At the celebrations following the birth of his heir, Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, becoming known as the “Sun King.” He dismissed and arrested his superintendent of finances, Nicolas Fouquet, in 1661 and took charge of the treasury himself, appointing intendants to collect revenues and implement his policies throughout France.

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