Lou ‧ is XIV /ˌluːi ðə fɔːˈtiːnθ $ -fɔːr-/ BrE AmE
(1638–1715) the King of France from 1643 to 1715. He was the called the ‘Sun King’ and his ↑ court at Versailles was known for being very beautiful and expensively decorated. He also supported important artists and writers, and the time when he was King is seen as a great period in French history.