Right this moment we’re going to be speaking a couple of man who in his time was probably the most highly effective males on this planet. He had a huge effect on French historical past. He had lavish tastes, he was a management freak, he cherished the humanities and believed himself chosen by God to rule over tens of millions of individuals. You may need guessed who I’m speaking about by now. It’s the solely and solely Louis XIV, the Solar King.
Louis, often known as the “God given one”, was arguably one of many best Kings of France, actually probably the most remembered. Inheriting the throne at simply 4 years outdated, he was a Machiavellian puppet grasp whose legacy is obvious within the France of in the present day, lengthy after its residents disposed of his heirs. He was an enchanting character who lived an unbelievable life, one in all historical past’s longest ruling and most iconic monarchs.
Include us as we step again in time and dive into the life and occasions of Louis XIV and share fascinating information about his every day routine, the foundations of dwelling at Versailles, his style sense, romantic life and extra!
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