Name: _______________________________________
Date: _________________
“A Day in the Life of Louis XIV”
Life at Versailles revolved around Louis XIV, and the simplest events of his day, such as getting dressed or going to bed, were accompanied by pomp and ceremony
in which the court was required to take part. In the excerpt from “The Memoirs of Saint-Simon,” one of Louis’ courtiers [nobles who live at “court” in Versailles], the
Duc de Saint-Simon, describes a typical day at Versailles. As you read the excerpt, consider what the day’s activities tell you about the character and interests of
Louis XIV. In the web below, list four different traits or characteristics about Louis that you learned from the reading. Below each trait, write the specific evidence from
the text that lead you to that conclusion.
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