Which of these monarchs was part of the Bourbon dynasty in France?
Louis XIV
Louis XIV, nicknamed the "Sun King," is one of the most iconic kings in the history of France. His reign of 72 years is the longest in European history. Under Louis XIV, France experienced a cultural golden age, with the establishment of the French Academy and the construction of Versailles, symbols of French grandeur and royal absolutism. Louis XIV managed to centralize power like never before, making him the archetype of an absolute monarch. His famous quote, "I am the state," although probably apocryphal, captures the essence of his reign and his view of monarchy.
