• Louis XIV brother born

    Louis XIV brother born
    Louis XIV had a brother named Philippe. Philippe was also known as Philippe I, Duke of Oleans. He was married to Anne of Australia.
  • Marries Maria Teresa

    Marries Maria Teresa
    She was a member of the house of Hasburg and by marriage the queen of France. She was born in Spain. Her marriage to Louis XIV was a very positive thing for both nations because the intent was to end the long standing war between Spain and France,
  • Birth of first child

    Birth of Louis, Dauphin of France. Between 1662 through 1678 Louis XIV and Maria Teresa have two sons and three daughters. Very traumatic event because none of the children survived infancy and childhood.
  • Poisoning Scandal

    Poisoning  Scandal
    The Affair of the Poisons it was an thing that took place in France while Louis XIV was in power. The 1676 torture and execution of the Marquise de Brinvilliers was the start of the scandal which made the French society mad and sent panic and uneasiness through all of Europe.
  • Birth of first grandson

    Louis XIV first grandson is Philip V of Spain. His parents were Louis, Grand Dauphin and Maria Anna Victoria of Bavaria.
  • Louis XIV wife dies :(

    Louis XIV wife past away from a sickness that over time worsened and than she got so sick that she could not hold on and than suffered a painful death.
  • Birth of Great Great Grandfather

    Birth of Great Great Grandfather
    His great great grandson was born. He was still alive so he gets to see his family descend and evolve.
  • Death of oldest Grandson

    Death of oldest Grandson
    Louis XIV grandson passes away. This is very tragic event because Louis XIV is witnessing countless family members pass away in his life time which can be very depressing and sad.
  • Death of youngest grandchild

    Another grand child from the same family has passed away. His wife is not there to comfort him so he feels extremely lonely and sad. His youngest grandchild dies from a cold/ illness similar to his wife.
  • Louis XIV gets sick

    Louis XIV gets sick
    Louis XIV starts to get sick. He is diagnosed with gangrene. Gangrene is when dead tissue caused by an infection or clogs you up so there is a lack of blood flow.