King Louis XIV: The Sun King Of France
During a personal 54-year reign, Louis XIV was able to bring to France immense prestige within Europe. Despite wars and financial crises, it has always sought to protect and expand his kingdom, economically, geographically and culturally. The "Sun King", absolute monarch, remembered as a brilliant leader for France, as evidenced by the magnificent Palace of Versailles.
Louis XIV was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1638. His parents, Louis XIII and Anne of Austria, were desperate and waited the birth of their first child for over twenty years. Nicknamed "Dieudonné", which means given-by-God, the future king was therefore more than desired. But only five years later, Louis XIII, his father, died, leaving only his son and his wife. The young king then obtained the regency of the country, helped by Mazarin, and became Louis XIV King of France. The education of the king is supported by Mazarin, which greatly influenced the young child. He finds him several great tutors, but Louis XIV is not a very diligent student and prefers more concrete activities, such as dance, art and military strategy. From a general standpoint, the childhood of the King is not very happy, because profoundly affected by the events of the Fronde (a period of time with small …show more content…
It is not by chance that he chose the sun as his emblem. Exceptionally personable, he wants the country excellent at all levels, as much as him. Meanwhile, he applies his desire for greatness and cultural influence in architecture. Thus are born, among others, the colonnade of the Louvre, the Invalides and the future Vendome. It is in this light that makes enlarge the Palace of Versailles and thus gives it an unparalleled splendor. He also made the center of the kingdom by permanently installing the court there in 1682. All these changes made the French people following with enjoyment the idea of the
Louis XIV was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1638. His parents, Louis XIII and Anne of Austria, were desperate and waited the birth of their first child for over twenty years. Nicknamed "Dieudonné", which means given-by-God, the future king was therefore more than desired. But only five years later, Louis XIII, his father, died, leaving only his son and his wife. The young king then obtained the regency of the country, helped by Mazarin, and became Louis XIV King of France. The education of the king is supported by Mazarin, which greatly influenced the young child. He finds him several great tutors, but Louis XIV is not a very diligent student and prefers more concrete activities, such as dance, art and military strategy. From a general standpoint, the childhood of the King is not very happy, because profoundly affected by the events of the Fronde (a period of time with small …show more content…
It is not by chance that he chose the sun as his emblem. Exceptionally personable, he wants the country excellent at all levels, as much as him. Meanwhile, he applies his desire for greatness and cultural influence in architecture. Thus are born, among others, the colonnade of the Louvre, the Invalides and the future Vendome. It is in this light that makes enlarge the Palace of Versailles and thus gives it an unparalleled splendor. He also made the center of the kingdom by permanently installing the court there in 1682. All these changes made the French people following with enjoyment the idea of the