Louis XIV - Wikipedia
WEBLouis 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 …
Louis XIV | Facts, Biography, Children, & Death | Britannica
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Louis XIV (born September 5, 1638, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France—died September 1, 1715, Versailles, France) was the king of France (1643–1715) who ruled his country, principally from his great palace at Versailles, during one of its most brilliant periods and who remains the symbol of absolute monarchy of the classical age.
Louis XIV: Sun King, Spouse & Versailles | HISTORY
WEBDec 2, 2009 · Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, reigned over France for 72 years, longer than that of any other known European sovereign. In that time, he transformed the monarchy, ushered in a golden age...
Louis XIV - Brother, Spouse & Accomplishments - Biography
WEBApr 3, 2014 · Royalty. Louis XIV. 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....
Louis XIV | Palace of Versailles
WEBKing 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.
Biography of King Louis XIV, France’s Sun King - ThoughtCo
WEBAug 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. Died: 1 September 1715.
Louis XIV summary | Britannica
WEBLouis 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 …
BBC - History - Historic Figures: Louis XIV (1638-1715)
WEBLouis 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 St...
Louis XIV | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBJan 24, 2024 · King Louis XIV, king of France (born 5 September 1638 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France; died 1 September 1715 in Versailles, France). Louis XIV was the longest-reigning monarch in European and Canadian history, serving as the king of France for 72 years (from 1643 to 1715) — nearly two years longer …
Louis XIV - Absolutism, War, Legacy | Britannica
WEBLouis XIV was the foremost example of the monarchy that brought France to its pinnacle. He has been accused of having dug the grave of that monarchy, particularly through his religious policy, his last will, and his isolation of the court from the people. These mistakes could have been corrected.
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