Louis XIV The Sun King

Louis XIV came at a time when France was ripe for a strong ruler. The nation was rich in people and resources. Other empires were in their decline. The French rulers before him had set the stage for centralization. France had largely stayed out of religious conflict, and thus felt no major impact of years of fighting. Louis was best known for his absolutist rule, which led to an increase in French land; France’s centralizing under a strong ruler, and France taking its seat as the Western World, following Rome and Athens before it.
Louis XIV, nicknamed “The Sun King” was born on September 5th, 1638 to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. Louis XIV was regarded as a gift from god, since his mother had experienced 4 stillbirths prior to him. This kept him well regarded by his parents and noblemen. Growing up, Louis XIV’s main hobbies were painting, dance, and ruling. When Louis was 18,…show more content…
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