The Sun King: Louis XIV

Start date: Monday, October 29, 2007
Event is ongoing: Until Saturday, November 17, 2007

Louis XIV had a profound impact on world matters and led France through three major and several minor wars. He prompted exploration of the New World and Louisiana, pressed for innovations in cartography, and founded the Paris Observatory. This exhibit highlights his life and works, his absolute monarchy, and famous people such as Richelieu, Colbert, Molière, and Racine who became influential during his reign. Informative and educational, the exhibit “The Sun King” shines bright even today.