Innovator. Tyrant. Consummate showman. Passionate lover of women. After the death of King Louis XIII in 1643, the French crown went to his first-born
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Louis XIV - Brother, Spouse & Accomplishments
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Louis XIV: Biography of the Sun King - Exploring your mind
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Louis XIV, the Sun King: A Short Biography - French Moments
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Image of Louis XIV, known as the Sun King (King Soleil or by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940)
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King of the World: The Life of Louis XIV
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Louis XIV's Art Patronage: beyond art, into the realms of politics, culture and history. — Amelia Elsmore
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Sun King theatre costume, and King Louis XIV of France, 1882-1884. Artist: Unknown # 2365164 - Heritage Images
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Louis XIV - Wikipedia
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Here Comes the Sun King: finding Louis XIV in State Papers Online - The Gale Review
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Illustration of Sun King emblem of Louis XIV of France
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Louis XIV: the Sun King of France - Warfare History Network
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Louis XIV, Facts, Biography, Children, & Death