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King Louis XIV becomes King of France
At age 5, he had the Cardinal Mazarin rule for him. -
King Louis XIV begins direct rule
At age 22, he seeks to expand his absolute rule -
King Louis XIV expands Palace of Versailles
Moved to the palace to prove his absolute power. it was used for residence of the Kings of France from 1682-1790 -
King cancels Edict of Nantes
He slows the economin process of France. The document protected religious rights of the Huguenots. The result led businessmen to flee the country. -
King Louis XIV dies
King Louis XIV realized that wars ruined France. He died in his bed.
