Interesting Facts

You would never guess, but King Louis XIV...

• Louis XIV ascended to the throne at the tender age of 5
• His mother served as his regent
• He was the longest reigning French monarch (72 years)
• King Louis XIV died 4 days before his 77th birthday
• He was an obvious player
  • He fathered more illegitimate children than legitimate ones
  • He owned the Hope Diamond
  • He was an avid dancer
• As a King...
  • King Louis XIV believed himself a direct representative of God
  • Louisiana is named after him
  • He initiated more than 50 wars of aggression