Louis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné; 5 September 1638 – 1 September 1715), also known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand [lwi lə ɡʁɑ̃]) or the Sun King (le Roi Soleil [lə ʁwa sɔlɛj]), was King of France from …

Jan 2, 2026 · Louis XIV, king of France (1643–1715), ruled his country, principally from his great palace at Versailles, during one of the country’s most brilliant periods. Today he remains the symbol of …

Born in 1638, Louis XIV succeeded his father, Louis XIII, as king at the age of five. He ruled for 72 years, until his death in 1715, making his reign the longest of any European monarch.

Oct 20, 2024 · Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, was King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715, with a reign of 72 years—the longest of any sovereign.

Dec 2, 2009 · Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, reigned over France for 72 years, longer than that of any other known European sovereign.

Feb 4, 2025 · Louis XIV of France, known as the “Sun King,” was one of the most influential monarchs in European history. His reign, lasting from 1643 to 1715, marked the height of absolute monarchy and …

Oct 10, 2025 · The reign of Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, is one of the most iconic periods in European history. His ascension to full power marked the transformation of France from a …

Mar 16, 2025 · Discover King Louis XIV’s era of absolute power and opulence, where the rise of Versailles reshaped France’s royal legacy.

The reign of Louis XIV is often referred to as “Le Grand Siècle” (the Great Century), forever associated with the image of an absolute monarch and a strong, centralised state. Coming to the throne at a …

Louis XIV (5 September 1638 — 1 September 1715), also popularly known as the Sun King, was the King of France, King of Navarre and Prince of Andorra from 14 May 1643 until his death.