King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715) |
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King Louis XIV of France. From a painting by Mignard, in the Louvre. Louis XIV epitomized the concept of divine right of kings. Although the phrase "I am the state" was never actually uttered by the French king, it definitely suited him. |