Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
French king and patron of the arts. The son of Louis XIII and the Spanish queen consort Anne of Austria, he succeeded his father in 1643 at the age of four. Known for having ruled France during one of its most brilliant periods, he remains the symbol of absolute monarchy of the classical age.
- HMML ID
- 708735660803
- PURL
- LC name
- Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
- HMML name
- Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
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- VIAF
- Getty
Variants
- Lewis, le Grand
- Li︠u︡dovik XIV, King of France
- Louis XIV, roi de France
- Ludvig XIV
- Ludwig XIV, King of France
- Luis XIV, King of France
- Solkungen
- Sun King
Name elements
- Given names
- Louis
- Family names
- Bourbon
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1638
- Death date
- 1715
- Centuries
- 17th century CE ● 18th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- King of France
- Languages
Affiliations
- Affiliation
Personal relationships
- Family
- Parents
Preferred citation
"Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified March 21, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/person/708735660803
Change notes
- Date added
- 2023-03-21
- Last edited
- 2023-03-21