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Louis XIV (5 September 1638&_160;– 1 September 1715), known as the Sun King (French le Roi Soleil), was King of France and of Navarre. [1] His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days, and is the longest documented reign of any European monarch. [2]Louis began personally governing France after the death in 1661 of his prime minister (premier ministre), the Italian Cardinal Mazarin.[3] An adherent of the theory of the divine right of kings, which advocates the divine origin and lack of temporal restraint of monarchical rule, Louis continued his predecessors' work of creating a centralised state governed from the capital. He sought to eliminate the remnants of feudalism persisting in parts of France and, by compelling the noble elite to inhabit his lavish Palace of Versailles, succeeded in pacifying the aristocracy, many members of which had participated in the Fronde rebellion during Louis' minority. For much of Louis's reign, France stood as the leading European power, engaging in three major wars—the Franco-Dutch War, the War of the League of Augsburg, and the War of the Spanish Succession—and two minor conflicts—the War of Devolution and the War of the Reunions. He encouraged and benefited from the work of prominent political, military and cultural figures such as Mazarin, Colbert, Turenne and Vauban, as well as Molière, Racine, Boileau, La Fontaine, Lully, Le Brun, Rigaud, Le Vau, Mansart, Perrault and Le Nôtre. Upon his death at just days before his seventy-seventh birthday, Louis was succeeded by his five-year-old great-grandson, Louis de France. All his intermediate heirs—his son Louis, le Grand Dauphin, the Dauphin's eldest son Louis, duc de Bourgogne, and Bourgogne's eldest son Louis, duc de Bretagne—predeceased Louis.
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1. An introduction to ballet dance shoes
October 02, 2009
Ballet as a performance art developed in the 17th Century courts of King Louis XIV in France, and ballet dance shoes were inspired by the original high heels the king wore for such early performances. The primitive models had uppers made from fine fabrics like damask and silk, and simple leather soles.
Modern ballet shoes still seem quite simple, but the technology and materials have changed considerably. Innovators like Charles Didelot challenged early ballerinas to dance increasingly “en pointe” or on their toes, and the level of technical skill, agility, and strength required to perfor... (read more)
Author: treak eric
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2. Marquise Engagement Rings: the smile that caught a King?s eye
September 02, 2009
King Louis XIV of France was so taken by the smile of Marquise de Pompadour that he just had to have a constant reminder of it. Since he always got what he wanted, the marquise cut was created just for him. Today you can enjoy this fabulous cut. The brilliance and fire is like no other with 56 facets that glimmer with every beam of light.
Unlike the original intention, the Marquise stone is set length wise when on her finger. It could be referred to as a sideways smile but for me it more closely resembles a football that glimmers. But by it being elongated on the finger, this gives the il... (read more)
Author: Mark Johnson
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3. The top 4 historical sites in St. Maarten Island
May 11, 2009
Have you booked your Caribbean Condo? Are you all set to visit the wonderful St. Maarten island? Before your flight, take some time to learn about the history of St maarten Antilles because here, you will find not only white sand beaches and secluded coves, but also historical sites which are reminiscent of the island’s rich past. Fort Louis was built as a part of King Louis XIV of France’s vision to defend its properties in the Caribbean. Guarding the Baie de l'Embouchure, Fort Louis is reachable by foot and is famous for the spectacular view of Marigot and the nearby island of Anguilla.... (read more)
Author: Lakeisha Scales
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4. Paris Fashion Is At The Highest With Its Excellence
February 10, 2009
Marlene Deidre
Did it ever make you wonder why Paris is considered to be so hot when it comes to fashion? This is not referring to the heiress of the Hilton chains of hotel but to the French metropolis that has several identities along its name.
Paris Fashion in the 18th century. It was the aristocratic trendsetter King Louis XIV who promoted French fashion through the dolls. It evolved in the passing of time where it was known that Haute Couture, refers to high- class clothing styles, truly began in France with couturier Rose Bertin as Minister for Fashion. It was then continue... (read more)
Author: marlene deidre
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