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THE reign of Louis XVI will forever be associated with the French Revolution and the end of the Versailles’ royal era. Here’s a look at the memorable rise and fall of the former French King. … ...
In 1661 the 23 year-old French king Louis the XIV had been on the throne for 18 years when his chief minister, Cardinal Mazarin, died. Louis is reported to have said to his ministers, “It is now ...
The irony is that Donald Trump is not governing like Louis XIV, and we would probably be better off if he did. The Sun King massively invested in science, technology, the arts, and intellectual ...
It was originally constructed in 1682 under the order of King Louis XIV, the Sun King, and served as the royal residence until his grandson, Louis XVI, was removed during the French Revolution in ...
A statue of King Louis XVI had a view of the April Pink Moon in downtown Louisville, Ky., April 7, 2020.
The statue of King Louis XIV was donated to Louisville by the France in 1966. It was on display before being removed in 2020. GE Appliances moving manufacturing plant from China to Louisville ...
In the summer of 1685, France was ready to celebrate. The previous year, Sun King Louis XIV had signed the Truce of Ratisbon, which ended the War of the Reunions against Spain and the Holy Roman ...
King Louis XVI’s Death and Final Speech “Viva La Vida” tells the story from the perspective of King Louis XVI and is linked to his last speech, after his monarch was overthrown and he was ...
THE reign of Louis XVI will forever be associated with the French Revolution and the end of the Versailles’ royal era. Here's a look at the memorable rise and fall of the former French King ...
In 1661 the 23 year-old French king Louis the XIV had been on the throne for 18 years when his chief minister, Cardinal Mazarin, died. Louis is reported to have said to his ministers, “It is now ...