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Education
Louis was educated by his godfather and governor. He got his education in history, war, arts, and diplomacy. -
Birth
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Louis' Father Dies
This is when Louis technically got to take over the throne, even though he was barely older than a toddler. -
Wars
Civil wars began in France when Louis was about 10 years old. This forced him to deal with some poverty and starvation. -
Marriage
Louis got married to his first wife, Marie-Thérèse of Austria, even though he was in love with someone else. He married her for his duty to his country. -
Spanish Netherlands
Louis decided to invade the Spanish Netherlands because he believed that they were the rightful property of his wife. -
Drama and Scandals
Louis XIV's mistress, Marquise de Montespan, was accused of being involved in the Affair of the Poisons, which had to do with sorcery. This very nearly damaged Louis' reputation, and he dismissed her immediately. -
Secret Marriage
When his wife died, Louis secretly married Mme de Maintenon. -
Edict of Nantes
Because Louis understood nothing about the Reformation, he saw Protestants as potential rebels, and revoked the Edict of Nantes, which allowed them freedom of worship. -
Losses
Very quickly, Louis suffered the death of his son, two of his grandsons, his granddaughter-in law, and his great-grandson. -
Death
Louis died, and not trusting the kingdom to go to anyone else, wrote up a will that destroyed the monarchy in France.
