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The Rise and Fall of the Sun King

  • King Louis XIV becomes King of France

    King Louis XIV becomes King of France
    At age 5, he had the Cardinal Mazarin rule for him.
  • King Louis XIV begins direct rule

    King Louis XIV begins direct rule
    At age 22, he seeks to expand his absolute rule
  • King Louis XIV expands Palace of Versailles

    King Louis XIV expands Palace of Versailles
    Moved to the palace to prove his absolute power. it was used for residence of the Kings of France from 1682-1790
  • King cancels Edict of Nantes

    King cancels Edict of Nantes
    He slows the economin process of France. The document protected religious rights of the Huguenots. The result led businessmen to flee the country.
  • King Louis XIV dies

    King Louis XIV dies
    King Louis XIV realized that wars ruined France. He died in his bed.