The Life and Reign of King Louis XIV.
In the past there have been many noble and honorable people who did great deeds, but none were as remarkable as King Louis's XIV of France. Today he is better known as Louis the Great, and great he was.
Most people assumed that the life of the King Louis's parents were picture perfect, but like most marriages it was nothing near perfect. In fact the King and Queen loathed and detested one another. But after twenty loveless years together they had a son on September 5, 1638 at the royal chateau in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. (Jagger) To most people Louis's birth was an "event falling short of miraculous." The unhappy pair was very grateful to finally have an heir. So they christened him Louis Dieudonne, the gift of God. If not for his birth then the King's brother, Gaston d"Orleans would have inherited the French throne instead of King Louis XIV and history, as we know it would have been rewritten. (4).
In 1643 tragedy struck. Louis's XIV father died. Being the heir young Louis took over his father's responsibilities at the very tender age of five. (Jagger) Since he was so young the new king couldn't claim his throne right away. So his mother, Anne of Austria, aided by their prime minister, Mazarin had authority over policy. This marked a period of rebellion that was led by nobility and the urban commoners. The rebellion, referred to as the "Fonde" lasted for five years. (Leon 218) This left Louis XIV humiliated by smug nobles and very susceptible to the people of Paris. However the rebellions did make Louis XIV realize the urgent need to bring order and reform to his country. His father's death did however spare Louis XIV many cruel beatings and abuse usually given to French princes. Since his tutors were kinder and gentler, they were only able to give him a feeble education. (2) His mother taught him about the rules of conscience and of a simple kind of Roman Catholicism that she combined with superstition.
Louis, how should a king rule his kingdom well, ensuring justice and good government? ... Geary, I intend to answer such questions by giving several instances of King Louis" rule. ... I believe this can tell us a lot about the character of King Louis. ... King Louis also had a deep respect for God and the church. ... Without faith, King Louis could never be a true Christian king. ...
Suger endeavors to prove Louis the Fat a great King throgh his numerous seizures of land. ... Later on when Louis becomes King, Innocent II journeys to France to gain supprt from Louis to become the new Pope. ... Such is the desire of any king; to preserve and expand thier authority and power, msking King Louis nothing special. ... As King, suger goes on to say tha Louis hasvirtuous habits,a graceful body, etc. ... King Louis was not a horible King, nor was he an exceptional one. ...
The Paris Tribune: Obituaries A King's Ironic Death: King Louis XVI Yesterday, January 21, 1793 a weak-willed king was killed, made to die by guillotine. ... King Louis XVI was born into royalty and fame on August 23, 1754. ... Grandson and successor of the late King Louis XV of France, who died on May 10, 1774, King Louis XVI took over the throne of France at the death of his father. ... King Louis XVI made too many bad choices of which consumed and cost him his life. ... - And so ends the reign of King Louis XVI. ...
King Louis XVI became heir to the throne and the last Bourbon king of France upon his father's death in 1765. ... Louis XVI will go down in history as one of the worst rulers to have been crowned king. ... Public dissention grew and a National Guard formed to resist the King's actions. ... On August 10, 1792, the crowd forced the Legislative Assembly to suspend the King. ... France decided Louis XVI would no longer be king. ...
One great example of a time where music and dance intersect is during the reign of King Louis XIV, from 1643-1715, and the period of French absolutism in Europe. King Louis XIV (the sun king) spent seventy-two years on the throne and allowed no one to limit his power. ... His job was to oversee the entire show, which included writing the music, conducting, and training the King's chorus. ... The main hero was often portrayed by Louis himself. Louis' first role was in Cassandre in 1651. ...
King Louis XVI It could be said of Louis XVI that it was his main achievement of his reign was that he allowed the French Revolution to occur. ... But Louis did not care. ... But Louis was not a very strong leader. ... Anger kept building until Louis XVI called a meeting of the Estates-General to pay for the debt of the monarchy. ... As punishment Louis and Marie Antoinette were beheaded on January 21, 1793....
For my report, I am doing Louis Armstrong. ... Although Louis didn't have an instrument at the time, he enjoyed listening to "The Hot Style Band", and his favorite musician was Joe King Oliver, who acted as the Louis" father and teacher. Joe King Oliver gave Louis his first cornet, and in Chicago in 1922, Louis was part of his favorite band. ... Louis hired Joe Glaser as his manager, and Joe took care of everything, leaving Louis to focus on his music. They hired the musicians from Joe King Oliver's Group, and renamed the band "Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra". ...
The government of King Louis XIV of France is an example of absolutism. ... King Louis invaded the Spanish Netherlands and from that he gained twelve towns. ... King Louis built the Palace of Versailles by taxing his people. Through King Louis" Reign he left both positive and negative effects in his empire. ... King Louis was known as the most powerful ruler of his time. ...
LOUIS ARMSTRONG Louis Daniel (Satchmo) Armstrong was one of the greatest trumpet players ever known to man. ... His father Willie, a laborer left the family soon after Louis was born. ... Louie's favorite band was the Kid Ory Band because Joe "King" Oliver was his mentor. ... Louis, and stayed with him until 1921. ... When King Oliver left New Orleans, Louis took his place at the suggestion of Oliver. ...
