Background on King Louis XIV

Born in 1638 Became king at age 5 He believed he was

the Sun King Ruled for 72 years 110

days. One of the longest

rulers in French and European history

Made the Palace of Versailles

Outcomes for King Louis XIV

He believed he was the absolute power

Expanded Frances boundaries due to war

Made protected boundaries until the French revolution

Facts for Louis XIV

Made the Palace of Versailles outside of Paris

First leader to live outside of Paris

Waged in 3 major wars On his deathbed said "Je

m'en vais, mais l'État demeurera toujours.« 

This means I depart but the State will always remain.

Wars Under Louis XIV The first war was against

Spain because his wife had inheritance to the throne.

He waged many battles which got him more than 12 fortresses in Flanders.

He revoked the Edict of Nantes which weakened his power.

His last major struggle was The War of Spanish Succession which lasted from 1701 to 1714.