Louis XIV Documents Word-Phrase-Documents

Versailles

The grand palace built by Louis XIV, a symbol of his absolute monarchy.

Edict of Nantes

A 1598 decree granting religious freedom to Protestants, later revoked by Louis XIV.

Demerit

A mark awarded against someone for a fault or offense.

Irrevocable

Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

Courtier

A person who attends a royal court as a companion or adviser to the king or queen.

Gobelins

A tapestry factory in France known for its high-quality textiles, also associated with the silver furniture of Louis XIV.

Dragonnades

A term referring to the violent persecution of Protestants in France during the reign of Louis XIV.

Hall of Mirrors

A grand gallery in the Palace of Versailles known for its opulent silver furniture and candelabras.

Louis XIV

The 'Sun King,' a monarch known for his absolute power and lavish court at Versailles.

Revocation of the Edict of Nantes

The 1685 decree by Louis XIV that banned Protestant worship and restricted the rights of Protestants in France.