louis xiv

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louis xiv

Louis XIV stands in the grand Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific historical monarch: Louis XIV refers to the King of France who reigned from 1643 to 1715. His rule is historically significant for centralizing royal power, expanding French influence, and his patronage of the arts, which led to a golden age of French culture.
    • An epitome of absolute monarchy: The name is synonymous with the concept of absolute monarchy and the divine right of kings in European history.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Louis XIV built the Palace of Versailles as a symbol of his absolute power.
    • The reign of Louis XIV is often called the 'Grand Siècle' or Great Century in France.
    • Many European courts sought to emulate the style and etiquette established by Louis XIV.
Advanced Usage

  • "The Age of Louis XIV": A term used to describe the period of French cultural and political dominance during his reign.

    • The philosopher Voltaire wrote a historical work titled 'The Age of Louis XIV'.

  • "Sun King" (Le Roi Soleil): A common epithet for Louis XIV, symbolizing his central role in the state, much as the sun is at the center of the solar system.

    • Louis XIV, the Sun King, famously adopted the sun as his personal emblem.
Variants and Related Words

  • Louis Quatorze (adj): Pertaining to the style of art, architecture, and decoration characteristic of the period of Louis XIV's reign. It is often marked by grandeur, symmetry, and opulence.

    • The palace featured Louis Quatorze furniture, with its ornate gilding and rich fabrics.

  • Versailles: The palace complex built by Louis XIV, which became the seat of political power and a model for royal palaces across Europe.

Synonyms
  • The Sun King: The most famous synonym, directly referencing his emblem and style of rule.
  • Louis the Great: Another historical epithet sometimes used.
Related Phrases
  • "L'état, c'est moi" ("I am the state"): A statement famously attributed to Louis XIV, encapsulating the doctrine of absolute monarchy.
    • Although its exact historical accuracy is debated, the phrase "L'état, c'est moi" is forever linked to Louis XIV.
Related Idioms
  • "Like a courtier of Louis XIV": Used to describe someone who is excessively flattering, ceremonious, or focused on etiquette and favor, in reference to the highly formalized court life at Versailles.
    • He bowed and complimented with the precision of a courtier of Louis XIV.
louis xiv

Louis XIV stands in the grand Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.

Noun
  1. king of France from 1643 to 1715; his long reign was marked by the expansion of French influence in Europe and by the magnificence of his court and the Palace of Versailles (1638-1715)

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