Best biography of louis xiv
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| Louis XIV | |
|---|---|
| King of France and Navarre | |
| In Power | May 14, 1643 – Sept.
1, 1715 |
| Born | Sept. 5, 1638 Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France |
| Died | Sept. 1, 1715 (at age 76) Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Religion | Catholicism |
Louis XIV rose to power when he was only five years old.
His mother served as regent until he was educated enough to become ruling king. Louis XIV was politically educated by Cardinal Mazarin, he chose the sun for his emblem.
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He is frequently referred to as “The Sun King” to this day.
His influential years were marked by revolutionary actions against his mother and political adviser. These actions were referred to as “La Fronde.” Louis XIV disliked Paris immensely and had a great fear and distaste for revolutionaries and those working against the monarchy.
This contributed to his decision to later move to Versailles permanently. He married Marie Therese, an I