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Quel était le surnom de Louis XIV ?

What was Louis XIV's nickname?

Correct answer

Le Roi-Soleil

The Sun King

Why

Louis XIV (reigned 1643-1715), the Sun King, embodied absolute monarchy and had the Palace of Versailles built. "Le Bien-Aimé" was Louis XV and "le Vert Galant" was Henri IV. From the official carte de résident knowledge-question list.

Answer choices

  • ALe Bien-AiméThe Well-Beloved
  • BLe Vert GalantThe Vert Galant (gallant old rake)
  • CCœur de LionLionheart
  • DLe Roi-SoleilThe Sun King