When was Louis XIV born?

Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

What positions has Louis XIV held?

Positions held by Louis XIV include: King of France and Navarre (1643–1715); French co-prince of Andorra (1643–1715).

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Louis XIV

King of France and Navarre from 1643 to 1715 (1638-1715)

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Louis XIV, known as the "Sun King", was King of France from 14 May 1643 until his death in 1715. He is the longest-reigning monarch in history, reigning for 72 years and 110 days. His reign brought about a golden age in French history, marked by a great expansion of the French colonial empire and a flourishing of French culture throughout Europe. As an absolute monarch, Louis expanded monarchical rule and diminished the power of the nobility, developing a strong centralised state ruled from the Palace of Versailles that persisted until the French Revolution.

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Born: 5 September 1638 wd
Place of birth: Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye wd
Died: 1 September 1715 wd
Place of death: Palace of Versailles wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of France wd
Occupation: politician, art collector, actor, monarch, statesperson wd
Spouse: Maria Theresa of Spain, Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon wd

Positions held wd

King of France and Navarre (14 May 1643 – 1 September 1715)
French co-prince of Andorra (14 May 1643 – 1 September 1715)

Awards wd

Order of the Holy Spirit
Order of Saint Michael
Order of Saint Louis

Questions

When was Louis XIV born?: Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
What positions has Louis XIV held?: Positions held by Louis XIV include: King of France and Navarre (1643–1715); French co-prince of Andorra (1643–1715).

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