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Louis XIV, The Sun King
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years old when he succeeded his father to the French throne. Often uncared
for, he nearly drowned because no one was watching him as he played near a
pond. This began to shape in his young mind an early fear of God.
Louis' character was also sh .... Middle of Term Paper
... was sacrificing his love
for Mazarin's niece for politics. In 1660 he married the daughter of the king
of Spain to bring peace between the two countries.
Mazarin
died March 9, 1661. On March 10, Louis claimed supreme authority in France.
Not since Henry IV had such a claim been made. Louis saw himself as God's representative
on earth, therefore, infallible. He oversaw roadbuilding, court decorum, defense,
and disputes within the church.
He had the support initially
of his ministers, then that of the French people. He had given France the image
it desired -- youth and vitality surrounded by magnificence. Lo ... |
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