How did Louis XIV spend his last 23 days at Versailles pallace?

On September 1, 1715, King Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, died of gangrene in the Chateau of Versailles. He was the King of France and reigned for 72 years—the longest-reigning monarch in French and European history. He left behind an indelible mark on the culture, history, and destiny of France.

In this video, we’ll go through how Louis XIV spent his last 23 days at Versailles palace.

Chapters:
00:16: Royal Necropolis
2:04: King Louis XIV's health journal
37:36: Louis XIV's death certificate
39:37: The Royal Funeral Ritual
39:53: Autopsy day

Loius XIV was in poor health before he died. He suffered from diabetes, dental abscesses, gout, hot flushes, and headaches.

Historians consider Louis XIV’s death a magnificent show. The way the king faced his death contributed to his extraordinary life as a legend. While enduring the pain on his bed, in his very last moment, reciting the psalm Deus, in adjutorium me festina (O Lord, make haste to help me).

In addition to being a patron of the arts and the origin of all privileges, Louis XIV fought for peace as a warrior.

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