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Was King Louis XIV a good king?

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Was King Louis XIV a good king?
King Louis XIV was considered a good king during his reign. He took his responsibilities as king seriously and made decisions that were in the people of France's best interests. He wasn't known to be selfish, like some other monarchs.
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Carved Marble Miniature of King Louis XVI, Early 19th Century
Located in valatie, NY
Carved marble miniature of King Louis XVI, early 19th century. Appears to be in the original frame
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Statuary Marble

Sèvres Style Porcelain Plate Depicting King Louis XVI
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Manufactory and depicts King Louis XVI of France. The portrait shows the king wearing a powdered wig and a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

18th Century French Black Iron Fireback Depicting King Louis XVI
Located in Dallas, TX
before French Revolution scene where King Louis XVI is being arrested at Versailles with Marie Antoinette
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Gilded Bronze Signed French Miniature Portrait of King Louis XVI (1754-1793)
Located in Nottingham, GB
Gilded Bronze French Miniature Portrait of King Louis XVI (1754-1793), in a gilded bronze ribbon
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Bronze

French 19th c. Louis XIV St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Boulle Statue Of King Louis XIV
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boulle statue of King Louis XIV. This wonderful statue is modeled after the statue of Louis XIV in the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th-century porcelain figurine of King Louis XIV by Uffrecht Germain of Dresde
By Steingutfabrik J. Uffrecht & Co.
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exquisite 19th century porcelain figurine depicting King Louis XIV of France. Crafted by the
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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