Louis XIV

Born

Sep 5, 1628

Louis XIV was born in Saint- Germaine-en Laye, France to the King of France and the Queen Anne of Austria.

1st Marrage

Period: Nov 2, 1638 to May 4, 1683

Louis XIV gets married to his first cousin Marie- Therese

Brother Philippe Born

Mar 3, 1640

Day younger brother Philippe was born.

Becomes King of France

May 14, 1643

After his father dies, Louis takes the thrown at the age of 4. Due to his young age,Chief Minister Cardinal Jules Mazarin made all the major decisions.

Mazarin Died

1661

Chief minister Cardinal Jules Mazarin dies.

Takes Control of Thrown

Feb 2, 1661

After the Death of Chief Minister Cardinal Jules Martin, Louis XIV takes true power of the crown.

Son is Born

Nov 1, 1661

1st born Louis, Dauphin of France is born

Failed Pregnentcies

Period: Apr 5, 1662 to Jun 7, 1672

Louis tries to have 5 more children, non of which make it to adulthood.

1st Wife Dies

Feb 4, 1683

2nd Marriage

Aug 10, 1683

Louis XIV marries his illegitimate children's governess, Marquise de Maintenon. They had a private ceremony.

Death

Sep 1, 1715

At the age of 76, Louis XIV dies of gangrene.