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Nearly Drowns
King Louis nearly drowned in a pond while being unsupervised. This caused his subjects to think of him more as a child than a ruler. -
Louis's Father Dies
Louis's dad, Louis Xlll, Died when he was only 4. Leaving Louis the ruler of over 19 million subjects at a very young age. -
Nobles Threaten Louis
When Louis was only 9 years old, the Paris Parliament and nobles rose against him and threatened to take his crown. This made Louis never forgive the nobles or common people -
Love VS Duty
Louis develops a crush on Marie Mancini but knows he cant marry her because he needs to keep peace with spain -
Louis Marries Marie Therese of Spain
Louis's first wife was Marie Therese of Spain (daughter of Philip IV of Spain). He married her instead of Marie Mancini for his country and not his feelings -
Cardinal Mazarin dies
Once Cardinal Mazarin had passed Louis then began his personal reign. -
Louis Mother Dies
Louis's mother, Anne Of Austria died of breast cancer -
Palace of Versailles Built
This is basically the symbol of absolute Monarchy. King Louis XIV lived here with all his politicians and close people. -
Louis's Brother Dies
Louis's brother, Philippe I, died due to a stroke leaving Louis devistated -
Louis's Son dies
Louis, Grande Dauphin dies at age 49 before Louis XIV
