Louis XIV

-September 5, 1638- September 1, 1715
-Also known as Louis the Great
-Became the King of France when he was 4.
-Made France the main power of Europe
-Rule the country during the period when
everything was brilliant
-Called himself the the sun king
-Tried to increase his power
-Did a lot of things that weren't good for France's financial system.
-Ex: going to war.
"It's legal because I wish it."