Louis XIV Timeline By s-kblair Sep 5, 1638 Lois XIV born Period: Sep 5, 1638 to Sep 1, 1715 Louis' lifespan May 14, 1643 Became king Nov 19, 1661 Starts reforming France Nov 19, 1667 Invaded spanish netherlands Period: Nov 19, 1672 to Nov 19, 1678 Engaged France in Franco-Dutch war Nov 20, 1680 Began to generate public hostility Nov 19, 1688 Led a war between france and the great allience Sep 1, 1715 Louis XIV dies