king louis the XIV

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  • born

    Born in the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

  • Became king

    Became king but was too young to rule

  • married

    Married Maria Theresa of Spain

  • War of Devolution against the Habsburg Empire

  • Death of Maria Theresa, Louis married Madame de Maintenon

  • Revoked the Edict of Nantes

  • War of the Spanish Succession

  • Treaty of Utrecht retained balance of world powers

  • Died of gangrene