Louis XV was the king of France from 1715 to 1774, succeeding his great-grandfather, Louis XIV. His reign is remembered for ...

Stanislas Leszczynski (1677–1766) was a notable figure in European history, serving as the King of Poland twice and later as ...

Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619–1683) was one of the most influential figures in the reign of Louis XIV of France, serving as his ...

Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1646–1708) was one of the most influential architects of the Baroque period in France, particularly ...

Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633–1707) was one of the most celebrated military engineers in European history, serving ...

Louis XIII of France (1601–1643), also known as "Louis the Just," was the King of France from 1610 until his death in 1643.

Charles VII of France (1403–1461), known as "Charles the Victorious" or "Charles the Well-Served," was one of the most ...