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The Anthrotorian

April 29, 2012

The Palace of Versailles: The Story Behind The Home of The Sun King

by Lindsay Shapka in History, Travel, Discovey


Louis XIV, also known as ‘The Sun King’, was a notorious playboy who had the longest, absolute rule in European history (from 1643-1715), during which he expanded royal art patronage making the French Royal court the envy of every ruler in Europe.

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