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Louis XIV's Record Reign
King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years—the longest of any major European monarch.
Famous Deaths
- François Girardon, French sculptor (b. 1628)
Louis XIV (1638-1715)
King of France (1643-1715), known as "The Sun King", had longest reign in country, dies at 76
Died in 1715 1715 Highlights
About September 1, 1715
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 308 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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