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Birth
Louis XIV is born to Louis XII and Anne of Austria -
The death of his father
Louis's father dies and in turn he takes the throne at the age of four. -
Marriage
Louis marries Theresa of Spain to strengthen bonds between France and Spain -
Mazarin's Death
One of Louis's most trusted helpers, Mazarin, dies this year and Louis takes over his duties -
Louis Invades Netherlands
In hopes to gain more land -
Louis creates institutions in france
From now to 1672, Louis's interests in the arts brings him to establish academies for painting and sculpture, science, and many more... -
Louis Appoints Jean-Baptiste Colbert
He is given the job of General of Finances, in which he helps Louis bring France out of debt -
Louis expands the Palace of Versailles
Originally a hunting lodge, Louis turns this area into one of the biggest palaces in the world today -
The power of France is matched by an alignment of European nations
England, Prussia, and many more countries stick together to balance the growing power of Louis XIV's France -
Charles II of Spain dies and Louis's grandson replaces the throne
Without an Heir, Charles II of Spain promised Philip (Louis's son) the throne. -
Death
Louis falls ill from gangrene and dies in bed -
A new ruler rises...
Following his death, his five year old grandson took the title of Louis XV
