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Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was the ruler of the Kingdom of France from 1643 to 1715. His reign, which lasted for an impressive 72 years, was marked by several significant wars. One of the most notable conflicts was the Franco-Dutch War, which took place from 1672 to 1678. Another important war during his tenure was the War of the Spanish Succession, which occurred from 1701 to 1714. These wars, along with others, showcased Louis XIV's ambition to expand French influence and solidify his power in Europe.
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Is the cluster of France that starts with the reign of Hugh Capet from 987 and includes all the successors of the Kingdom of France up to the modern-day French Republic. It does not included West Francia before the incoronation of Hugh Capet.
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The Map illustrates the changes in the cluster's territory before and after the tenure of the selected ruler, highlighting territorial gains and losses.
Cluster is a categorization that includes all iterations of a nation and all the possessions of this nation. Example: the cluster spain includes the iterations of that nation, like the Kingdom of Spain and the First Spanish Republic, whereas possessions of spain include Spanish America and the Spanish Philippines.
Rulers are considered only when they can be clearly defined. Phersu Atlas includes de facto rulers, which may sometimes be subjective. As a result, the ruler could be a King, President, or others depending on the context.
Based on the overall Phersu Atlas Model and its comprehensive sources.