Louis Xiv

By Natedrg

  • Birth

    The day Louis XIV was born.

  • The Bith of Louis XIV

    Louis the Great or the Sun King is born.

  • When he became king

    The day Louis became King of France

  • Louis weakes the Nobles and strengthens the government

    He does this by decreasing the power of the nobles, and increasing the dominance of the government who collect taxes and administered justice.

  • Louis attempts to expand France.

    Louis tries to expand France's boundaries. He captured Spanish Netherlands and gained 12 towns for his country.

  • Starts fighting additional wars

    Louis decided to fight additional wars, just in case by luck, he might gain some more land. However, he had ran out, and by the end of the 1680's, a Europeanwide alliance formed to stop France.

  • Louis expand the Palace of Versailles.

    Louis XVI expanded this palace to proof his absolute power. This palace was the official residence of the Kings of France from 1682 - 1790.

  • Louis support the Arts.

    Louis XIV made art very popular, especially opera and ballet. Under Louis, the main purpose of art no longer to glorify God. He believed that the purpose of art during the Renaissance period, was to gloify the king and help his ruling.

  • Louis cancels the Edict of Nantes.

    Louis slows down the economic process of France. He cancels the Edict of Nantes, which protects religious rights of Huguenots. Because of this action skilled workers and businessmen fled the country.

  • Dutch prince William of Orange become king of England.

    Dutch prince William of Orange joined the league of of Augsburg, which consisted of leaders of several European countries. All the countries equaled France's strength. France was weakened by a poor harvest, which then added to war, and France suffered greatly. Louis had no choice but to raise taxes, for him to pay for his wars.

  • War of the Spanish Succession

    A war that lasted from 1701 - 1713, in which various European states fought to prevent the Bourbon family from controlling Spain and France. France lost their colonies and wealth.

  • Louis XIV dies.

    Louis dies tragically. He realizes that the wars have ruined France, he regrets all the suffering people had to go through. Louis XIV died in his bed and the news of his death made France happy. They have had enough of him.