King Louis XIV of France dies after 72 years on throne 310 years ago this hour (Sep 1 1715)

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(Thursday, September 1, 1715, 8:15 a.m. Paris Mean Time) — Following a reign of 72 years, King Louis XIV of France died today of gangrene at Versailles, four days before his 77th birthday.


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