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   How long did Louis XIV reign?

   • 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. Image: A portrait of Louis XIV

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   When did Louis XIV die?

   • (more...) Issue more... LouisXIV (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 long was Louis XIV a monarch?

   • Louis XIV of France (1638–1715), also known as the “Sun King,” remains one of the most famous monarchs in European history. His reign, which spanned 72 years, is the longest in recorded European history, and it marked a pivotal era in French culture, politics, and the development of absolute monarchy.

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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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   How old was Louis XIV when he was born?

   • Louis XIV was born on September 5, 1638, in Saint-Germaine-en-Laye, France, and christened Louis-Dieudonné—French for "Gift of God." His mother was the Hapsburg Spanish queen Anne of Austria, and his father was Louis XIII, king of France. Louis XIV had a brother named Philippe, who was two years younger.

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   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.

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   Oct 26, 2024 · Louis XIV succeeded his father as king of France on May 14, 1643, at the age of four years eight months. According to the laws of the kingdom, he became not only the master but the owner of the bodies and property of 19 million subjects.

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   Dec 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...

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   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.

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

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   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 St...

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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...

9. history.as.uky.edu › reign-louis-xiv-1643-1715The Reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715): An Overview

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   Born in 1638, Louis XIV succeeded his father, Louis XIII, as king at the age of five. He ruled for 72 years, until his death in 1715, making his reign the longest of any European monarch. By the time he died, he outlived his son and his grandson, leaving the throne to his young great-grandson Louis XV. Louis XIV’s reign was important in ...