Louis XIV, King of France

(1638-1715). Succeeded his father, Louis XIII, in 1643. Index : F His war with Holland, 148; absolutism of his rule 151-153; desires to have permanent curacies ( curés fixes ) established in Canada, 164; private life of, 166; pronounces La Salle's discoveries usele , 176; later takes him under his special protection, 180. L Recommends creation of bishopric for New France and appointment of Laval thereto, 131; stipulates that archbishop of Rouen shall be metropolitan, 133; yields the point, 134; bestows abbey of Lestrées on new diocese, 136; his decision on liquor question, 174; grants 8000 francs annually to Canadian clergy, 182; later reduces amount, 183; his disagreement with Pope Innocent XI, 201. Bib. : Voltaire, Siècle de Louis XIV ; Saint-Simon, Mémoires . IMG:2761509780131243444_img_text222a.jpg:Remains of the King Remains of the King's Bastion, Louis bourg