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Louis XIV is born to Louis XII and Anne of Austria
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Louis's father dies and in turn he takes the throne at the age of four.
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Louis marries Theresa of Spain to strengthen bonds between France and Spain
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One of Louis's most trusted helpers, Mazarin, dies this year and Louis takes over his duties
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In hopes to gain more land
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From now to 1672, Louis's interests in the arts brings him to establish academies for painting and sculpture, science, and many more...
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He is given the job of General of Finances, in which he helps Louis bring France out of debt
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Originally a hunting lodge, Louis turns this area into one of the biggest palaces in the world today
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England, Prussia, and many more countries stick together to balance the growing power of Louis XIV's France
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Without an Heir, Charles II of Spain promised Philip (Louis's son) the throne.
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Louis falls ill from gangrene and dies in bed
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Following his death, his five year old grandson took the title of Louis XV
