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King Louis XIV

Definition

King Louis XIV was known as 'The Sun King' and ruled France from 1643-1715. He is famous for his autocratic rule and for building Versailles Palace.

Related terms

Versailles Palace: A royal château in Versailles, France, built by Louis XIV which served as a symbol of absolute monarchy.

The Fronde: A series of civil wars in France during the reign of Louis XIV caused by opposition to his increasing power.

Revocation Of The Edict Of Nantes: An act by Louis XIV in 1685 that reversed religious tolerance for Protestants established by his grandfather Henry IV, leading to increased persecution.

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AP US History

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AP European History - 3.1 Context of State Building from 1648-1815

Practice Questions (4)

How might King Louis XIV’s view of himself as an absolute monarch have limited perspectives in documents he authored?
How did King Louis XIV of France justify his absolutist rule?
What was a common characteristic between Tsar Peter the Great's Russia and King Louis XIV's France?
What was a principal long-term outcome from King Louis XIV's "I am the state" policy?

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