Louis 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.
Louis XIV | Facts, Biography, Children, & Death | Britannica
Dec 7, 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.
Louis 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.
Louis 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.
Louis XIV of France: History and Major Facts about the Sun King
Oct 20, 2024 · Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, was King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715, with a reign of 72 years—the longest of any sovereign. His reign saw significant influence both within France and across Europe.
Louis XIV | Palace of Versailles
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 …
Louis XIV - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Louis XIV (5 September 1638 - 1 September 1715), also popularly known as the Sun King, was the King of France, King of Navarre and Prince of Andorra from 14 May 1643 until his death. He was a king for 72 years. This was the longest recorded rule of any European monarch.
History - Historic Figures: Louis XIV (1638-1715) - BBC
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 St...
Louis 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.
Louis XIV (1638–1715) Biography - Life of King of France and …
Louis XIV had to choose between dividing the territories of Spain, and thus avoiding war, or accepting Charles II’s offer and risking war. Although Philip V was generally accepted by European nations as the legitimate king, tensions rose because of the perceived alliance between Spain and France.