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Louis XIV is born
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Louis XIV's father dies
Louis’s father, Louis XIII, dies when Louis is 4 years old, one gateway to Louis taking absolute control over France. -
Cardinal Mazarin dies
Cardinal Mazarin was Louis XIV's godfather, and helped Louis rule France when he was a very young king. Loosing Cardinal Mazarin gave Louis the chance to become the most absolute power France has ever seen. -
France invades the Spanish Netherlands
The French invaded the Spanish Netherlands in search increasing France's border lines to make France larger and more powerful. Louis succeeded in the short-term of invasion and war, led Louis to want more of what he wanted which was power. -
Invasion of Spanish Netherlands leads Louis to want more
Invasion of Spanish Netherlands led to Louis XIV to personally lead the French troops into the Dutch Netherlands, showing that he has a lot of power and massive size with his army to invade major neighboring countries. -
Palace of Versailles is built
This palace is around the same cost of a modern day airport, and at the time was filled with luxurious treasures and servants to help him through basic tasks throughout his daily life. -
Louis XIV's wife dies
Louis’s first wife, his cousin Maria Theresa of Spain, the Spanish Infanta, which led him to marry multiple women after she died, even though he had many mistresses before Maria had died. -
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Spanish War of Succession
Louis XIV loved war, and saw a purpose in this war. This war led to him gaining the most power of any ruler at the time, and put his people through many unnecessary actions to get what he wants. -
Louis XIV almost looses many family members.
Louis almost lost his son; the Grand Dauphin, his two Grandsons; the Dukes de Bourgogne, his great grandson; duke de Bretagne, and his granddaughter-in-law; duchess de Bourgogne in the War of the Spanish Succession. -
Louis XIV dies
After 72 years of ruling, Louis XIV dies in his sleep. Most are relieved of the Sun King's rule.
