Louis XIV

Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was King of France from 1643 to 1715 and had a verified reign of 72 years and 110 days, the longest of any sovereign. He was an emblematic character of the Age of Absolutism in Europe and raised France to be the exemplar nation-state of the early modern period. He established a centralized state, enforced uniformity of religion, and conducted several wars to expand French power and prestige, leaving his kingdom in major debt upon his death in 1715.learn more on wikipedia