Kouen XIV

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sigure
gptkbp:birth_date 1638-09-05
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Saint-Germain-en-Laye
gptkbp:children gptkb:Louis,_Grand_Dauphin
gptkb:Marie_Thérèse
gptkb:Louis_XV
gptkb:Philippe,_Duke_of_Orléans
gptkbp:cultural_impact French art and architecture
gptkbp:death_date 1715-05-01
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:beer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kouen XIV
gptkbp:known_for absolute monarchy
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Sun_King
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Franco-Dutch_War
gptkb:Treaty_of_Utrecht
gptkb:War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
gptkb:Establishment_of_the_French_Academy
gptkb:Revocation_of_the_Edict_of_Nantes
Military reforms
Patronage of the arts
Cultural diplomacy
Symbol of royal power
Influence on fashion
Construction of the Palace of Versailles
Influence on European politics
Support of the arts and sciences
Diplomatic marriages
Influence on later monarchs
Cultural flourishing in France
Expansion of French territory
Establishment of the French Academy of Sciences
Promotion of mercantilism
Establishment of the French Academy of Painting and Sculpture
Influence on the development of opera
Centralization of government
Legacy of absolutism
Establishment of a court culture
Promotion of scientific advancements
Support of the Enlightenment thinkers
Support of classical music
Establishment of a professional army
Promotion of ballet
Development of French literature
Promotion of the French language in literature
Creation of a centralized state
Influence on European art and architecture
Promotion of French as a diplomatic language
Support of the French Academy of Music
Support of the French Academy of Sciences and Arts
Support of the French Navy
Support of the French Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Versailles
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Louis_XIII
gptkbp:reign_end 1715
gptkbp:reign_start 1643
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Maria_Theresa_of_Spain
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Louis_XV