Louis XIV, King of France Product:Fine art poster engraved in London

engraved in London

Jerome - known as 'Plon-plon' - was not very popular a figure in France

Animals-Horses-Shetland Ponies

during her visit to Germany

Louis XIV, King of France Product:Fine art poster engraved in LondonLouis XIV, King of France, 1701 (1956). Although Louis (1638 1715) inherited the French crown in 1643, he did not actually take the reigns of power until the death of his Chief Minister, Cardinal Mazarin, in 1661. Known as the 'Sun King', Louis was the epitome of the absolute monarch. He was on the throne for 72 years, longer than any other major European ruler. His reign saw a flowering of the arts and architecture in France, including the building