Louis XIV By s-jhiatt Sep 5, 1638 Born Period: Sep 5, 1638 to Sep 1, 1715 Louis XIV May 14, 1643 Louis XIV started his rule May 14, 1643 Louis XIV's father dies Mar 9, 1661 Cardinal Mazarin dies and Louis XIV takes control Jan 20, 1666 Louis XIV's Mother dies Sep 1, 1715 Louis XIV Died