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Louis XIV of France
Louis XIV was King of France from 14 May 1643 until his death in 1715. He is a symbol of the Age of Absolutism in Europe for styling himself as "The Sun King" and "Louis the Great", which portrayed him as supreme leader. He presided over a great expansion of the French colonial empire and a patronage of arts in his court at the Palace of Versailles that defined the Baroque style of French architecture. His reign of 72 years and 110 days remains the longest of any sovereign monarch in history.
politics · King of France from 1643 to 1715 · politician · art collector · actor · monarch · statesperson · also Louis XIV of France, Louis XIV, Louis the Great, Louis the Grand Monarch, Louis le Grand Monarque, Louis le Grand
Born 5 September 1638 · Died 1 September 1715 · Q7742
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BBC: France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
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Sortir à Paris: Situado en la región de Île-de-France, este molino histórico de 36 toneladas puede girar sobre sí mismo para seguir la dirección del viento.
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The Guardian: In the Belly of the Beast review – biblical events showcase Sun King’s favoured composer
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The American historical novelist Charles Major wrote "The Little King: A Story of the Childhood of King Louis XIV"
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Awarded Order of Saint Louis.
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Awarded Order of the Holy Spirit.
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Awarded Order of Saint Michael.
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At Nuneham House, a piece of Louis's mummified heart, taken from his tomb and kept in a silver locket by Lord Harcourt, Archbishop of York, was shown to the Dean of Westminster, William Buckland, who ate a part of it
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Died 1715-09-01.
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“Je m'en vais, mais l'État demeurera toujours.”
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“Every time that I fill a high office, I create a hundred discontented men and an ingrate.”
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Career landmark: First Communion.
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Career landmark: King of France and Navarre (1643–1715).
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Career landmark: French co-prince of Andorra (1643–1715).
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Born 1638-09-05.
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