+**Louis XIV** (1638–1715), known as the "Sun King," reigned as [King of France](/wiki/king_of_france) for 72 years, the longest of any European monarch. His era, defined by [absolute monarchy](/wiki/absolute_monarchy) and immense cultural output, saw the construction of the Palace of Versailles and solidified France's dominance.
+## See also
+- [French History](/wiki/french_history)
+- [Versailles](/wiki/versailles)
+- [Absolutism](/wiki/absolutism)
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