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About The Spicy Sex Life Of Louis XIV | Rise And Fall Of Versailles

The life and loves of France's most famous king, Louis XIV. Dubbed the Sun King by his admiring court, Louis conquered half of Europe, conducted dozens of love affairs, and dazzled his contemporaries with his lavish entertainments. But perhaps his greatest achievement - and certainly his longest-lasting love - was the incredible palace he built at Versailles, one of the wonders of the world.

The Spicy Sex Life Of Louis XIV | Rise And Fall Of Versailles is presented by Absolute History. Its listed runtime is 59 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
The Spicy Sex Life Of Louis XIV | Rise And Fall Of Versailles
Category
Biography
Runtime
59 minutes
Language
English

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