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The death of Louis XIV — Death of the Sun King, 1 September 1715
The longest reign in French history ended after an agony of several weeks. The crown passed to Louis XV, too young to govern, and the kingdom entered the Regency. (Editorial synthesis)
The death of Louis XIV took place on 1 September 1715. (source: Château de Versailles and BnF)
The death of Louis XIV took place in Versailles. (source: Château de Versailles)
The death of Louis XIV ended in the accession of Louis XV and the opening of the Regency. (source: Château de Versailles)
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