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

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   Signature. 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. [1][a] An emblematic character of the Age of Absolutism ...

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3. www.britannica.com › Louis-XIV-king-of-FranceLouis XIV | Facts, Biography, Children, & Death | Britannica

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   Sep 1, 2024 · Learn about the life and reign of Louis XIV, the king of France who ruled from 1643 to 1715 and is known as the Sun King. Explore his achievements, wars, marriages, and legacy in this comprehensive article.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_French_monarchsList of French monarchs - Wikipedia

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   A comprehensive list of kings and emperors of France from 843 to 1870, with their titles, dates, succession and life details. The first king of France was Philip II in 1190, who adopted the title from his predecessor Louis IX.

   Name	Reign	Succession	Life Details
   Hugh "Capet" Hugues[l]	1 June 987 [xiii] – 24 October 996 (9 ...	Elected king by the French nobles. Son of ...	c. 940 – 24 October 996 (aged approx. 55) ...
   Robert II "the Pious"	24 October 996 [xiv] – 20 July 1031 (34 ...	Only son of Hugh Capet	c. 970 – 20 July 1031 (aged approx. 60) ...
   Hughes (junior king)[n]	19 June 1017 – 17 September 1025 (under ...	Son of Robert II	c. 1007 – 17 September 1025 (aged approx.
   Henry I Henri	20 July 1031 [xv] – 4 August 1060 (29 ...	Son of Robert II	c. 1005 – 4 August 1060 (aged approx. 55) ...

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

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   Apr 3, 2014 · Louis XIV was born on September 5, 1638, in Saint-Germaine-en-Laye, France. He became king in 1643. As of 1661, he started reforming France. In 1667 he invaded the Spanish Netherlands. From 1672 ...

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

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   Dec 2, 2009 · Learn about the life and reign of Louis XIV, the longest-serving monarch in European history, who transformed France into a dominant power and a cultural hub. Explore his wars, his court, his art and his legacy.

7. www.history.com › news › 9-things-you-may-not-know9 Things You May Not Know About Louis XIV - HISTORY

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   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 ...

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   When did Louis XIV become a king?

   • Louis XIV was born on September 5, 1638, in Saint-Germaine-en-Laye, France. He became king in 1643. As of 1661, he started reforming France. In 1667 he invaded the Spanish Netherlands. From 1672–1678 he engaged France in the Franco-Dutch War. In 1688, he led a war between France and the Grand Alliance.

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   • 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.

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   How did King Louis XIV influence France?

   • 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. (1638-1715) Louis XIV was born on September 5, 1638, in Saint-Germaine-en-Laye, France. He became king in 1643. As of 1661, he started reforming France.

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   Why was Louis XIV a great king?

   • 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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9. en.chateauversailles.fr › louis-xivLouis XIV | Palace of Versailles

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   Learn about the life and reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, who ruled France from 1638 to 1715. Discover his achievements, his court, his art, his women and his legacy at the Palace of Versailles.