louis xiv and versailles

Louis XIV and Versailles

Versailles’s design includes multiple styles that reflect Louis XIV’s idea of

his reign and his emphasis on grandeur.

The Beginning of Louis XIV’s Reign

• Became King of France at the age of 5 (1643)

• Began ruling at the age of 16 (1654)

Events in Louis XIV’s Childhood That Affected His Views

• Neglected by mother (Anne of Austria)

• Parliament of Paris revolts (Fronde 1648-1653)

• Had to flee Paris at 10 years of age

One Man Show

• Cardinal Mazarin dies (1661)• Louis did not choose another

cardinal and decided to govern on his own

• He enlisted the help of ministers, secretaries, and officers only when he needed it

Grand Thoughts

• Absolutism• Apollo• Versailles (1669 and 1682)• Schedule

Aspects of Personality

• Loved being praised• Enjoyed making people jealous• Hand picked ladies the day before to

go with him to the Trianon the next day

• Encouraged courtiers to spend money on their appearance

• Hired spies

Versailles (New 1669 and Old1624)

Versailles

Salon of Diana

Salon of Apollo

King’s Council Chambers p. 89

Queen’s Bedchamber p. 104

Hall of Mirrors

Works Cited

• http://www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=39595

• http://www.louis-xiv.de• http://balma-socialstudies.com/Content/

Textbook%20World%20History/21-2.pdf• http://www.thenagain.info/webchron/

westeurope/fronde.html• http://en.chateauversailles.fr• http://www.castles.org/castles/Europe/

Western_Europe/France/france6.htm