The Death of Louis XIV

Overview

In August 1715, Louis XIV experiences a sharp pain in his leg during a casual stroll. Despite the discomfort, he persists with his royal responsibilities, but restless nights and a rising fever take their toll. As his appetite diminishes, the once-mighty monarch begins a gradual decline, enveloped by family and physicians. The atmosphere grows heavy with the impending loss of one of France's most revered kings, as he confronts the inevitability of his fate, revealing the fragility beneath his regal façade.