Louis XIV and Versailles
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- At age 5, Louis XIV of France inherited the throne.
- I have the throne, but I'm too young to manage it!
- Mazarin, the chief minister at the time, died in 1661. Then, 23-year-old King Louis XIV, took complete control of the throne.
- I have been pleased to entrust the government of my affairs to the late Cardinal. It is now time that I govern them myself.
- King Louis XIV ruled France with a strong hand. He was known as the most powerful ruler in French history.
- Let's get rid of the Edict of Nantes!
- King Louis XIV canceled the Edict of Nantes, which resulted in the Huguenots fleeing France.
- Edict of Nantes
- He appointed many intendants to collect taxes. He appointed Jean Baptiste Colbert, who helped the economy grow.
- He lived in luxury and built the palace of Versailles to demonstrate his glory. He also kept the nobles in the palace to increase his power.
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