Louis XIV By seaopal1 Jan 1, 1602 Crowned King Louis was crowned king at 4 years old. Period: Jan 1, 1638 to Dec 1, 1718 Reign of Louis XIV Sep 1, 1638 Born Jan 1, 1667 Invaded the Spanish Netherlands Period: Jan 1, 1672 to Jan 1, 1678 Engaged France in the Franco-Dutch War Jan 1, 1680 Begun Public Hostility Period: Jan 1, 1680 to Jan 1, 1689 9 Years of War Nations including Spain, England, and the Holy Roman Empire formed a great alliance against France for 9 years. Jan 1, 1688 Led war between France and the Grand Alliance Sep 7, 1715 Death Louis was arrested and executed.
