He was very arrogant and called himself the Sun King. He commissioned 300 formal portraits of himself and had war artists follow him on campaign to record his triumphas on the spot.
He is well known for bringing the aristocracy under his control and reducing the Church's influence in France, creating an efficient absolute monarchy and a firm centralized government under his control.
He constructed the famous Chateau de Versailles, the largest and most elaborate palace complex in Europe. He made all of the aristocracy live there with him, meaning he would effectively keep them under his direct control.
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