Louis XIV, king of France

Louis XIV, 1638–1715, king of France (1643–1715), son and successor of King Louis XIII.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• The Court
• Foreign Policy
• Religious Affairs
• Domestic Policy
• Early Reign
• Bibliography

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