Louis XIV bed at Chambord castle chateau
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Louis XIV’s Beds

During the reign of Louis XIV France was the premier power in Europe.   He was the first King since François

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Nicolas Fouquet

Nicolas Fouquet was the Minister of Finance for the young Louis XIV.  He had political ambitions which he thought would

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The King’s Beds (Just in case!)

The new chateau at Vaux-le-Vicomte had a special room for the King to stay.  Louis was so enraged when he

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Louis XIV

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Vauban

Vauban was Chief Engineer for Louis XIV.  He changed the way war was conducted.  It was a totally different approach

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