Louis XIV

The birth of Louis XIV

Sep 5, 1639

Louis the XIV was born on September 5, 1639

Death of Louis XIV father

May 14, 1643

Louis XIV father died before Louis fifth birthday

King

Jun 10, 1643

Louis became king in 1643 after the death of his father. Since Louis XIV was too young to rule, his mother ruled France with cardinal Mazarin

When Louis began his reign

Sep 16, 1643

Louis XIV was only 4 when he began his reign

Threats

Dec 8, 1648

Since Louis was so young when he became king the nobles who led the riots threatened the young kings life since 1648 to 1643

Officially crowned king

Dec 8, 1654

Louis XIV was crowned and consecrated at Rheims

Married

Jun 9, 1660

Louis XIV got married to Maria Teresa

Birth of his first son

Nov 1, 1661

Maria Teresa the wife of Louis XIV gave birth to a boy called Louis XV

Death of louis wife

Dec 8, 1682

Louis XIV his wife Maria Teresa died in 1682

Death of Louis XIV

Sep 1, 1715

Louis XIV died in 1715