Louis XIV - Wikipedia
WEBLouis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné; 5 September 1638 – 1 September 1715), also known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (le Roi Soleil), was King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. His verified reign of 72 years …
Portrait of Louis XIV - Wikipedia
WEBPortrait of Louis XIV in Coronation Robes was painted in 1701 by the French painter Hyacinthe Rigaud after being commissioned by the king who wanted to satisfy the desire of his grandson, Philip V, for a portrait of him. Louis XIV kept it hanging at Versailles.
Louis XIV | Facts, Biography, Children, & Death | Britannica
WEBSep 1, 2024 · Louis XIV, king of France (1643–1715) who ruled his country during one of its most brilliant periods and who remains the symbol of absolute monarchy of the classical age. He extended France’s eastern borders at the expense of the Habsburgs and secured the Spanish throne for his grandson.
Portrait of Louis XIV - Royal Society
WEBHalf-length portrait of King Louis XIV, turned to the left as viewed. The king wears a long, curled wig, and is shown in armour, with a cloak and lace cravat. Presented in an oval frame, on a pedestal.
1690-1699 - Fashion History Timeline
WEBJul 23, 2020 · The 1690s silhouette for women was extremely vertical and linear with the long-trained mantua being amplified by the towering fontange lace headdress. The more modest jacket-style mantua bodices are often attributed to the influence of Madame de Maintenon, the secret wife of King Louis XIV.
1680-1689 - Fashion History Timeline
WEBJul 20, 2020 · By centering aristocratic life at the court at Versailles, Louis XIV consolidated the power of the monarchy as currying favor with the King meant not only acting but dressing as he desired–in the latest Lyons silks.
9 Things You May Not Know About Louis XIV - HISTORY
WEBAug 31, 2015 · 1. Few monarchs have ruled for longer. Born in 1638, Louis XIV became king at age 4 following the death of his father, Louis XIII, and remained on the throne for the next 72 years. This...
Louis XIV style - Wikipedia
WEBThe Louis XIV style or Louis Quatorze (/ ˌ l uː i k æ ˈ t ɔːr z,-k ə ˈ-/ LOO-ee ka-TORZ, - kə-, French: [lwi katɔʁz] ⓘ), also called French classicism, was the style of architecture and decorative arts intended to glorify King Louis XIV and his reign. It featured majesty, harmony and regularity.
Biography of King Louis XIV, France’s Sun King - ThoughtCo
WEBAug 27, 2019 · Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was the longest-reigning monarch in European history, ruling France for 72 years and 110 days. He was responsible for moving the center of French government to the Palace of Versailles in 1682.
Passion and power at Versailles: how French King Louis XIV ruled
WEBMar 22, 2022 · The French monarchy was repeatedly attacked by French nobles, reluctant to surrender local power to the throne. Two movements, one straight after another (th eFronde parlementaire, 1648-1649, and the Fronde des princes, 1650-1653) rocked the monarchy, resulting in Anne fleeing Paris with her son.