-
-
At 9 years old, Nobles who hated Mazarin rose in a rebellion, in which Louis was constantly threatened, in fear, hunger, and etc. This lead to his distrust and dislike of nobles that he had for the rest of his life.
-
Married Marie-Thérèse of Austria, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain. Even though he was previously in love with Marie Mancini, he married Marie-Thérèse of Austria for political gain.
-
The first (there were more) phase of expansion of Versailles. Because of his love for the arts, Louis XIV decided to expand Versailles (it wasn't a palace then) and add to its grandeur. This phase of expansion was mostly paid out of pocket, it was the following one(s) for which Louis XIV raised the peoples taxes.
-
The death of his Chief Minister, whom he had had since he was young. Decided also that he would individually rule the kingdom shortly afterwards.
-
While he had a large number of children, the first Child he had with his wife was Louis, Grand Dauphin. He was also the only child he had with his wife to survive to adulthood.
-
Marquise de Montespan replaces Louis XIV's old mistress, Mme de La Vallière.
-
Louis' XIV mistress marquise de Montespan was implicated in the Affair of Poisons, an incident when important people were accused of sorcery/murder.
-
The Seat of Government was moved for King Louis to Versailles.The king loved grand style, and used it to show off his power.
-
The Queen and wife of Louis XIV died. After her death (shortly after) Louis XIV secretly married his mistress, marquise de montespan
-
Louis XIV's son, the grand dauphin, died along with other family members around this time.
