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Born
Louis XIV was born in Saint- Germaine-en Laye, France to the King of France and the Queen Anne of Austria. -
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1st Marrage
Louis XIV gets married to his first cousin Marie- Therese -
Brother Philippe Born
Day younger brother Philippe was born. -
Becomes King of France
After his father dies, Louis takes the thrown at the age of 4. Due to his young age,Chief Minister Cardinal Jules Mazarin made all the major decisions. -
Mazarin Died
Chief minister Cardinal Jules Mazarin dies. -
Takes Control of Thrown
After the Death of Chief Minister Cardinal Jules Martin, Louis XIV takes true power of the crown. -
Son is Born
1st born Louis, Dauphin of France is born -
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Failed Pregnentcies
Louis tries to have 5 more children, non of which make it to adulthood. -
1st Wife Dies
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2nd Marriage
Louis XIV marries his illegitimate children's governess, Marquise de Maintenon. They had a private ceremony. -
Death
At the age of 76, Louis XIV dies of gangrene.
