Hyacinthe Rigaud
(1659–1743, French Baroque)
Louis XIV of France
(1638–1643-1715)
aka Louis the Great (Louis le Grand)
or the Sun King (le Roi-Soleil)
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Louis XIV of France - Hyacinthe Rigaud - oil on canvas (277 x 184 cm) 1701 - Louvre (Paris) |
During Louis's reign of 72 years, France was the leading European power. The French state of Louisiana -- embedding the Mississippi River ("Great River") between present-day Canada and Mexico -- was named after him.
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| New France 1750 |
Louis was a king who loved dancing.
He loved ballet and frequently danced in court ballets during the early half of his reign. In general, Louis was an eager dancer who performed 80 roles in 40 major ballets. This approaches the career of a professional ballet dancer.
EXTRA:
Chancellor Sequir at the Entry of Louis XIV into Paris in 1660:
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| The Chancelor Séguier - Charles Le Brun (1619–1690, French) - oil on canvas (295 x 357 cm) 1660 - Louvre Museum (Paris) |
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