Louis Xiv Research Paper

Louis XIV at the age of 23 led a complete realm during France’s classical age. Christened Louis Dieudonne, known throughout history for revoking the Edict of Nantes and his aggressive foreign policy. September 5, 1638 was the birth of Louis XIV, who was born in Saint-Germaine- en- Laye. His parents where highly known, Hapsburg Spanish Queen Anne of Austria were the mother of Louis XIV and his father was Louis XIII, king of France. Louis XIV was raised alongside of his younger brother, Philippe. On May 14, 1643, King Louis XIII passed away leaving Louis XIV, the throne; he became the leader of a population consisting of 19 million people, left to lead a country with no guidance.
Over the course of childhood, Louis XIV had no choice but to grow up fast. He received a real-world education rather than an academic education. Louis was taught and mentored by his grandfather, an Italian born Chief Minister Cardinal Jules Mazarin, who taught him history, art, and politics. Nicolas de Neufville was giving the responsibility of keeping watch over Louis XIV but failed to do so when Louis almost drowned. Louis grandfather honestly led France until he was able to lead.

The Academy of Inscriptions and Belle Lettres were founded in 1663, along with the Royal Academy of Music in 1666. In 1667 to 1672, the construction of Paris Observatory was happening as well. Disregarding his wife rightful inheritance the invasion of the Spanish Netherlands was launched. This is known to history as the “War of Devolution”, which lasted a year and ended when French surrendered and gave back Spain’s rightful land. Louis XIV was dissatisfied with the outcome, and engaged din the Franco Dutch War from 1672 to 1678. This victory promoted France to become dominant and led the France to expand territorial claims through the use of military forces and to become a threat to all of