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Death of Louis XIV
- When
- 1 September 1715
- Where
- Unspecified
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- Death of Louis XIV
Louis XIV died on 1 September 1715, ending his 72-year reign as King of France.
The Sun King passed away on 1 September 1715. His death marked the end of a long period of personal rule that began in 1643. The event triggered the immediate succession of his great-grandson.
Sources
- Louis XIV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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