Biography of Louis

He was called Louis Dyedonne, which means "Louis - the gift of God." His father died when Louis XIV was four years old, and he became a king, although his mother reigned as a regent, until he was an adult enough to take full power. During his early reign, the kingdom affairs were mainly governed by his mother and chief minister Cardinal Jules Mazarini. Mazarini and the Queen established a policy that led to an uprising and a civil war, known as Front.

At the age of 23, Louis XIV took full control over the kingdom and rules without the main minister. He believed that God was given the divine right to possess the absolute power of the monarchy. He worked on the centralization and tightening of control over France and its overseas colonies, forcing all authorities to come from the throne, and not from the pope.

Its ministers helped improve the growth of industry and military in France. He reduced public debt by including more effective taxation systems and even at a certain moment introduced the taxation of nobles. This act was a step towards equality and reasonable public finances. He also adopted the great resolution of the civil process of the year, also known as the Code of Louis, which, among other things, prescribed records of baptism, marriage and death in state registers, and not in the church, and he strictly regulated the right of parliament.

The French colonies multiplied during the reign of Louis, and French researchers made important discoveries in North America. Louis XIV also managed to reassure the rebellious nobles who were against his mother and Mazarin rule, indulging them in their luxurious lifestyle. He loved art and literature, so he surrounded himself with outstanding writers and artists. He promoted and even performed in many roles in about 40 large ballets.

He earned the nickname, the king of the Sun, after he appeared as Apollo in a richly decorated gold suit. During the reign of Louis XIV, France fought with three large wars and two minor wars. Wars had a huge impact on the country's finances. He withdrew Nantu’s decree, which previously granted freedom of religion and other rights to the Protestants of the so -called Huguenots and forced all the French to the Catholic faith.

He ordered to destroy the Protestant churches and schools and recognized all Protestant marriages invalid.

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