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What is King Louis XIV's nickname?
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Correct answer: The Sun King. Louis XIV is nicknamed the Roi-Soleil (the Sun King). He is a king of the Ancien Régime and stands for absolute monarchy. In this regime, the king holds all the power. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “L'Ancien Régime (jusqu'en 1789)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “L'Ancien Régime (jusqu'en 1789)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✓ The Sun KingLe Roi-SoleilCorrect answer. Louis XIV is nicknamed the Roi-Soleil (the Sun King). He is a king of the Ancien Régime and stands for absolute monarchy. In this regime, the king holds all the power.
- ✗ The Moon KingLe Roi-LuneLouis XIV's nickname is not the Moon King: it is the Sun King.
- ✗ The Star KingLe Roi-ÉtoileLouis XIV's nickname is not the Star King: it is the Sun King.
- ✗ The Light KingLe Roi-LumièreLouis XIV's nickname is not the Light King: it is the Sun King.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quel est le surnom du roi Louis XIV ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Quel était le surnom de Louis XIV ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “L'Ancien Régime (jusqu'en 1789)” (French).
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