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Louis is born
King Louis XIV was born in Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. -
Father dies
Due to his fathers death, Louis becomes next in line for the thrown at age 5. -
Married Maria Theresa of Spain
Louis and Maria are married at the church of Saint Jean the Baptist in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. -
Had six children with Marie.
Only one of the six kids lived to adulthood. -
Mazarin dies
Mazarin died in Vincennes, France on March 9th. -
Louis Mother dies
Anne of Austria died in Paris, France on January 20th. -
War of Devolution
The war of Devolution was a war started over land territories in the Spanish Netherlands. -
Moved into Palace of Versailles.
The Palace of Versailles had 700 rooms and more than 2,000 windows. -
Maria dies
King Louis' first wife Maria dies at age 44. -
Married Madame de Maintenon
Louis secretly married Madame de Maintenon shortly after his first wives death. -
War of the Spanish Succession
War of the Spanish Succession starts after the death of Charles II who had no children of his own. -
Louis dies
King Louis dies in the Palace of Versailles.
