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Louis XIV
I. Introduction •Brief overview of Louis XIV and his reign as king of France Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was the king of France from 1643 to 1715, one of the longest reigns in European history. He is best known for his centralization of power and expansion of the French state, as well as his patronage of the arts and the construction of the Palace of Versailles. During his reign, France became the dominant power in Europe and Louis XIV's court at Versailles became the center of the European political and cultural scene. His reign was marked by several wars, including the War of the Spanish Succession, which greatly weakened France in the long term. Despite this, Louis XIV is often remembered as an absolute monarch who embodied the power and prestige of the French monarchy.
By jodan david3 years ago in Journal
