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Louis XIV was born on September 5, 1638
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On May 14, 1643 soon to be king Louis XIV's father passes away
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In 1660 (Now) King Louis XIV gets married to the daughter of the king of spain Marie-Thérèse of Austria, The marriage ensured ratification of the peace treaty that Mazarin had sought to establish with Hapsburg Spain.
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The dramatic blow came on March 10. The king informed his astonished ministers that he intended to assume all responsibility for ruling the kingdom.
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After Mazarin's death Louis took it personal to take power over the kingdom, then later told his officials that it was his sole responsibility to take over total power of the kingdom
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King Louis first son was born when he was with Maria Theresa of Spain
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During King Louis XIV reign he accomplished many things but one thing he was very fond of was art. Louis XIV was compared to Cesar in how much art was popular during this time, one of his most popular artistic works was the Palace of Versailles.
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Louis first wife Maria Theresa of Spain dies
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Louis XIV got married the same year his first wife dies, to Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon
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On september 1st, 1715 King Louis XIV died
