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Louis XIV — King of France, the longest reign in French history, 1638–1715
King at four, master of the kingdom on Mazarin’s death, he reigned seventy-two years, fixed the court at Versailles and left France enlarged, centralised and drained by his wars. (Editorial synthesis)
Louis XIV married Maria Theresa of Spain (from 1660 to 1683, widowhood). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Recorded sibling of Louis XIV: Philippe I d’Orléans. (source: Larousse)
Recorded office of Louis XIV: throne of France (from 1643 to 1715, his death). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Louis XIV was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Louis XIV died on 1 September 1715. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Louis XIV died in Versailles. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Recorded child of Louis XIV: the Grand Dauphin.
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