<em>It is true that during Louis XIV's reign, he did many things including outlawing Protestantism, expanding the military, and controlling the monarchy.</em>
French King Louis XIV was known as the Sun King. His reign started in 1638 and ended in 1715. With the annexation of many territories during his long tenure as a king, he made France one of the most powerful nations in Europe. Such as long tenure had its constant problems in the final years, where so many wars weakened the state and finally Louis XIV died on September 1, 1715. He was on the throne for 72 years and changed the life of France.
