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Louis Marries
Louis marries Maria Theresa of Spain. The marriage occurred when they were both 21. -
Louis has a male son
Through Louis' first marriage he had six children. Only one made it to adulthood, Louis. He lived from 1661 to 1711. -
Louis decides to rule without a chief minister
After Marazins death in 1661, Louis made a bold and surprising move. He announced that he was going to continue to rule without a chief minister. This daring move broke tradition and shocked his court. This was another move to making himself the head of an absolute monarchy. -
Louis updates the Palace of Versailles
Louis installs the forecourt in 1662. -
Louis honors his mother and queen at the Palace of Versailles
This event lasted from May 7th, to the 13th in 1664. The purpose was to honor Louis' mother and queen. There were plays and celebrations. This event is what really made the Palace of Versailles first known as a festive place. -
Louis adds the Pavilions of Secretaries of State
Louis continues to add onto the Palace of Versailles -
Louis fails to expand into Dutch territory
In 1667, Louis decides to invade the Dutch in an attempt to expand France's boundaries. The war ended in 1678, with the Treaty of Nijmegen. All that Louis gained out of this huge ordeal was several towns. -
Louis adds the South Wing to the Palace of Versailles
Louis adds on yet another addition to the already magnificent palace. -
The Palace of Versailles became the main residence of the French court
Louis moved all of the French government into his extravagant home. Here he could manage and show off to all of his officials. -
Louis marries again
Louis marries Madame Maintenon, this is his second marriage. He was 46 at the time of the marriage. -
Louis adds the Royal Chapel to the Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was a very important part of Louis' life as we can see. Ever since he came to power, he kept making additions to it until he died. He never stopped improving it.
