Louis XIV of France
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Louis XIV of France
Summary
Louis XIV of France is a human[1]. His place of birth was Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2]. He passed away in Palace of Versailles[3]. He worked as a politician[4], art collector[5], actor[6], monarch[7], and statesperson[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2], Louis XIV of France…
- Louis XIV of France passed away in Palace of Versailles[3].
- Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[10].
- Louis XIV of France's father was Louis XIII of France[11].
- Louis XIV of France's mother was Anne of Austria[12].
- Louis XIV of France was married to Maria Theresa of Spain[13].
- Louis XIV of France was married to Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon[14].
- A child of Louis XIV of France was Louis, Grand Dauphin[15].
- A child of Louis XIV of France was Marie Thérèse, Madame Royale[16].
- A child of Louis XIV of France was Philippe Charles, Duke of Anjou[17].
- A child of Louis XIV of France was Princess Anne Élisabeth of France[18].
- A child of Louis XIV of France was Princess Marie Anne of France[19].
- A child of Louis XIV of France was Louis François, Duke of Anjou[20].
- Louis XIV of France held citizenship in Kingdom of France[21].
- French was Louis XIV of France's native language[22].
- Louis XIV of France worked as a politician[4].
- Louis XIV of France worked as an art collector[5].
- Louis XIV of France worked as an actor[6].
- Louis XIV of France's professions included monarch[7].
- Louis XIV of France worked as a statesperson[8].
- Louis XIV of France held the position of King of France and Navarre[23].
- Louis XIV of France held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[24].
- Louis XIV of France received the Order of the Holy Spirit[25].
- Louis XIV of France received the Order of Saint Michael[26].
- Louis XIV of France received the Order of Saint Louis[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Louis XIV of France was born in Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2]. His father was Louis XIII of France[11]. His mother was Anne of Austria[12]. French was his native language[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], art collector[5], actor[6], monarch[7], and statesperson[8]. Positions held include King of France and Navarre[23], a noble title[28], in Kingdom of France[29], founded in 1610[30] and French co-prince of Andorra[24], a position[31], in Andorra[32], founded in 1278[33].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the Holy Spirit[25], Order of Saint Michael[26], and Order of Saint Louis[27].
Personal Life
Spouses include Maria Theresa of Spain[13], a regent[34], 1638–1683[35], of Kingdom of France[36], awarded the Golden Rose[37] and Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon[14], a salonnière[38], 1635–1719[39], of France[40]. Children include Louis, Grand Dauphin[15], a prelate[41], 1661–1711[42], of France[43], awarded the Golden Rose[44]; Marie Thérèse, Madame Royale[16], 1667–1672[45], of France[46]; Philippe Charles, Duke of Anjou[17], an aristocrat[47], 1668–1671[48], of France[49]; Princess Anne Élisabeth of France[18], an aristocrat[50], 1662–1662[51], of France[52]; Princess Marie Anne of France[19], 1664–1664[53], of France[54]; and Louis François, Duke of Anjou[20], an art collector[55], 1672–1672[56], of France[57]. Louis XIV of France's religion is recorded as Catholicism[58].
Death and Burial
Louis XIV of France died in Palace of Versailles[3]. The cause of death was gangrene[59]. He is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Louis XIV of France include Louisiana[60], an U.S. state[61], in United States[62], founded in 1812[63]; Château Louis XIV[64], a château[65], in France[66], founded in 2011[67]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[68], an educational facility[69], in France[70], founded in 1965[71]; Pont Royal[72], an arch bridge[73], in France[74], founded in 1689[75]; Fort Saint Louis[76], a fort[77], in United States[78], founded in 1685[79]; Louis XIV style[80], an architectural style[81]; Saarlouis[82]; and Royal Louis[83].
Why It Matters
Louis XIV of France has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]
Works attributed to him include I am the State[85], a political slogan[86]. Entities named for him include Louisiana[60], an U.S. state[61], in United States[62], founded in 1812[63]; Château Louis XIV[64], a château[65], in France[66], founded in 2011[67]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[68], an educational facility[69], in France[70], founded in 1965[71]; Pont Royal[72], an arch bridge[73], in France[74], founded in 1689[75]; Fort Saint Louis[76], a fort[77], in United States[78], founded in 1685[79]; and Louis XIV style[80], an architectural style[81].
FAQs
Where was Louis XIV of France born?
Louis XIV of France was born in Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2].
Where did Louis XIV of France die?
Louis XIV of France died in Palace of Versailles[3].
Who were Louis XIV of France's parents?
Louis XIV of France's father was Louis XIII of France[11]. Louis XIV of France's mother was Anne of Austria[12].
Who was Louis XIV of France married to?
Louis XIV of France's spouses include Maria Theresa of Spain[13] and Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon[14].
What did Louis XIV of France do for work?
Louis XIV of France worked as politician[4], art collector[5], actor[6], monarch[7], and statesperson[8].
What awards did Louis XIV of France receive?
Honors received include Order of the Holy Spirit[25], Order of Saint Michael[26], and Order of Saint Louis[27].