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A Younger Brother
Louis' younger brother, Philippe (1640-1701) was born two years after Louis. -
Adjustment to the throne
Was taught about his throne by Cardinal Jules Marzarin, who was the student to Cardinal Richelieu. -
First Wedding
Louis marries his first cousin Marie-Therese ( 1638-1683) who is the daughter of his uncle King Philip IV of Spain. -
Beginning of Louis' love for art and performance
Louis witnessed his first play in a royal performance from playwright Moliere. -
Mazarin's death
Once Mazarin died Louis decided he didn't need a chief minister and started taking steps towards absolutism -
Louis within the six
Out of his marriage with Marie-Therese they had six children, one names Louis that actually made it to adulthood. -
The big move
Finally Louis and his court and government moved into the Palace of Versailles. -
Second Wedding
After the death of queen Marie-Therese in 1683, Louis marries Marquise de Maintenon. -
Destruction of protestant churches
After issues with his grandfather, Louis demands the destruction of protestant churches, Closure of Protestant school and the end of the Protestant clergy. -
Succession
After Louis' death his son Louis XV succeeds him at the age of five.
