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The Sun King was the nickname of Louis XIV of France. His court was known internationally for the level of its music and art. The court composer was Jean-Baptiste Lully, a former dancer in the Ballet who became, with Louis's patronage, the virtual ruler of all music throughout France.

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What was an important symbol of the sun king's wealth?

the palace of versailles


What was an important symbol of the sun king's wealth?

the palace of versailles


Who was the Sun King and what did he build outside of Paris?

King Louis the XIV - he enlarged the Palace of Versailles.


What were two symbols of reign of Louis XIV?

1) The sun- symbol of absolute power; Louis said that just as the sun was at the center of the universe, the Sun King stands at the center of the nation. 2) Palace of Versialles- in 1669 Louis turned this into a beautiful garden; it was a symbol of his power


Who lived in the palace of Versailles?

Originally, prior to the French Revolution, the French monarchs such as Louis XVI lived in the palace of Versailles.


Where did the sun king live?

Louis XVI lived in Versailles, his palace 15 miles from Paris.


What palace was the sun king responsible for constructing?

He built up Versailles to the large palace it is today. There was a hunting lodge/manor there before that was completely engulfed by the new structures.


Why was the palace of versaillies built?

it was built for the pleasure of Louis XlV, he was the "sun-king" and loved all things beautiful


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Is Versailles a city in France?

Versailles is a city 20km south-west of Paris, the place where the King Louis the 14th (the "sun-king") built a magnificent palace.


What was a nickname for Louis XIV that captures the magnificence of his court and of the Palace of Versailles Which he built?

Le Roi soleil - The Sun King


How did king Louis XIV portray himself?

Roi de Solei; The Sun King. I don't know if he himself used that epithet.