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Louis XIV born
Louis XIV was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France in 1638 to Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria -
Louis' father pases away
When Louis was just four years and eight months old, his father passes and he becomes King, with his mother's assistance, since he was so young. -
Facing Love vs. Duty
Louis XIV faced a major conflict in his life which was love vs. duty, this was one of the familiar conflicts rulers faced during this time perido. He struggled with himself for two years over his love for Mazarin’s niece, Marie Mancini. He finally submitted to rules of politics and in 1660 married Marie-Thérèse of Austria, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain, in order for their countries to be on good terms. -
First Marriage
Louis XIV married Maria Theresa of Spain in 1660. It resulted in the birth of 6 children, and only one of them survived. His wife later dies in 1683. -
First Child Born (Louis, Grand Dauphin)
Louis,Grand Dauphin was the first born child in the family and is the eldest son. Although he could have been king later on in his life, his father saw him as lazy and that he never meet the expectation to be king. -
Second Child Born (Princess Anne Élisabeth of France)
Princess Anne Élisabeth of France was Louis' second child with Maria Theresa, and she only lived for less than one month. -
Third Child Born (Princess Marie Anne of France)
Princess Marie Anne of France was Louis' third child, her mother was Maria Theresa of Spain. She only lived for one month. -
Fourth Child (Marie Anne de Bourbon)
Louis's fourth child was a daughter, Marie Anne de Bourbon. Her mother was another one of Louis Xiv's mistresses, Louise de La Vallière. -
Fifth Child Born (Marie Thérèse of France)
Marie Thérèse of France was Louis XIV's fifth child with Maria Theresa of Spain. She died at just 5 years old. -
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War of Devolution
The War of Devolution was a war that involved Spain, France, England, and the Dutch Republic. This created the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1668 -
Sixth Child Born (Louis, Count of Vermandois)
Louis, Count of Vermandois, was Louis XIV's child, and he was a son who could have had the potential to rule but he passed away at age 16. His mother was one of Louis's mistresses, Louise de La Vallière. -
Seventh Child Born (Louis Auguste, Duke of Maine)
On March 31, 1670, Louis Xiv's third child, a son was born and his mother was one of Louis' mistresses, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan. His name was Louis Auguste, Duke of Maine. -
Eighth Child Born (Louis François, Duke of Anjou)
Louis François, Duke of Anjou was Louis XIV's eigth child, but he only lived for a couple of months. His mother was Maria Theresa of Spain. -
Ninth Child Born (Louise Marie Anne de Bourbon)
Louise Marie Anne de Bourbon was Louis XIV's ninth child, and she was a daughter born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France in 1674. Her mother was another one of Louis' mistresses, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan. -
Louis XIV's mistress
Claude de Vin des Œillets was Louis XIV's official royal mistress, and they had a daughter together. -
Tenth Child Born (Louise de Maisonblanche)
Louise de Maisonblanche was Louis XIV"s daughter and child with his mistress. She was born in Paris in 1676. -
Second Marriage
In 1683 Louis XIV married to Françoise d'Aubign, after the death of his first wife,Maria Theresa Of Spain. -
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Nine Year' War
The Nine Years' War was a war between Spain, France, and many other European countries and republics. -
Louis XIV Dies
In 1715, Louis XIV passes away due to gangrene.
