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King Louis XIV of France

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  • Born 5 September 1638

    Born 5 September 1638
    King Louis was born to his mother Anne of Austria and father Louis XII on September 5, 1638.
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    The Life of King Louis XIV

  • 14 May 1643, His Father's Death

    14 May 1643, His Father's Death
    Louis' father passed away when he was just four years old.

  • 14 May 1643, Crowned King of France

    14 May 1643, Crowned King of France
    Louis became king after his father passed away.

  • 1648, Civil War

    1648, Civil War
    In 1648, a civil war erupted between with the French Parlement.

  • 1653, The Civil War Ends

    1653, The Civil War Ends
    In 1653, Cardinal Mazarin was able to end the civil war.

  • 1660, Louis Gets Married

    1660, Louis Gets Married
    In 1660, Louis married the daughter of the Spanish King.

  • 9 March 1661, Cardinal Mazarin Dies

    9 March 1661, Cardinal Mazarin Dies
    Cardinal Mazarin died on March 9, 1661. After his death Louis had complete control over France.

  • 20 January 1666, His Mother Dies

    20 January 1666, His Mother Dies
    Louis XIV's mother died on January 20, 1666. He was very close to his mother.

  • 1682, The Palace of Versaille is Built

    1682, The Palace of Versaille is Built
    King Louis XIV did not like Paris. He wanted to live outside of the city so he had the Palace of Versailles built where his father's old hunting lodge had existed.

  • 1 September 1715, King Louis XIV Died

    1 September 1715, King Louis XIV Died
    The king passed away on September 1, 1715. This marked the end of his rule over France.