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Inaugural celebrations begin at Louis XIV of France's new Palace of Versailles.
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Louis XIV
King of France from 1643 to 1715
Louis XIV, also known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, was King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. His verified reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest of any monarch in history. An emblem of the age of absolutism in Europe, Louis XIV's legacy includes French…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Palace of Versailles
Former royal residence in Versailles, France
The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Paris, in the Yvelines Department of Île-de-France region in France.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
May 7
Day of the year
May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 238 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)