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Louis XIV's father passes away, leaving his eldest son to become the official king of France. Louis was only 5 years old, far too young to rule on his own. His mother, Anne of Austria, decides to help Louis XIV rule.
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Louis XIV went on the road, moving from spot to spot, to avoid any hostilities or from possible threats of the French rebellion. He couldn't come back to his kingdom until the war settles down.
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The Fronde war has settled down, and Louis XIV is able to return back to his kingdom. Louis is tired of the revolts within the kingdom, and is determined to eliminate any possible sources of revolt in the country.
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Louis XIV marries Maria Theresa, as a way to end a war with Spain. Their marriage ended disputes with Spain, because Maria Theresa was the daughter of the the king of Spain, Philip IV.
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Cardinal Jules Mazarin dies, leaving Louis XIV with no non-family advisers that are close to him. Mazarin's death caused Louis to announce that he would be his own chief minister from then on.
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Louis XIV's eldest child is born, named Louis, Grand Dauphin. His birth has given Louis XIV a guaranteed heir to the throne.
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Louis XIV's mother passes away, leaving Louis with no longer any live parents. He must rule with no elder family members to help guide him.
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Louis XIV has the Palace of Versailles built for him to reside in during his reign. It was declared as the center of political power in France, with Louis and his court living there.
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Louis XIV's wife, Maria Theresa passes away. Her death leaves Louis to rule alone and is left as a single father to their six children.
