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Series of revolts against the French government
A series of rebellions occured betwenn 1648 and 1653. This happened during the minority of King Louis XIV. -
Louis XIV crowded and consecrated at Rheims
Louis XIV was crowded as king 1654. Louis XIV takes part in war against Spain on northern, north-eastern and eastern frontiers of France. -
He married
He married Maria Theresa in 1660. They married at the age of 22. They also had six children but only one survived. -
Louis XIV took over supreme power
After Cardinal Mazarin died in 1661, King Louis XIV kept a strict routine and also fostered the myth of himself as the Sun King. Sun King means the source of light for all his people. -
King Louis XIV created a large, well trained army.
His army wore uniforms and were ready for war. He administered the country through "intendants." He was wealthy and showed his wealth by building many different things and creating a powerful army. -
King Louis XIV fought many other countries
Louis waged four wars between 1667 and 1713. Many nations formed coalitions to prevent him from dominating Europe. -
He took part in the War of Devotion
Louis XIV personally participated in the campaigns of the ensuing War of Devotion. The war broke out in 1667. -
Louis XIV decided to build and transform the small royal hunting lodge at Versailles outside of Paris.
He built it into a magnificent palace with huge elaborate gardens and fountains. The palace was never finished, but in 1682 it became the official residence of the king, seat of government, and the court. -
King Louis XIV issues new Edict
Louis XIV issued the Edict of Fontainebleau. The Edict of Fontainebleau gets rid of the protection of the Huguenots. It destroyed all Huguenot churches in France as well ass all the Portestant schools. -
King Louis XIV dies.
King Louis XIV died at the age of 77. He died after the Peace of Utrecht which ended the War of the Spanish Succession. He was succeeded by his great-grandson. His name was Louis XV.
