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Which French king had Versailles expanded into the magnificent palace for which it is famous today?
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The history of Versailles began under Louis XIII, who initially had a small hunting lodge built there in 1623. However, his son Louis XIV initiated the decisive expansion. From 1661 onwards, the “Sun King” had Versailles expanded over decades into a monumental palace complex. In 1682 he permanently moved his court and government to Versailles, making the palace the political center of France and a symbol of absolutist royal power.
Louis XIV had Versailles expanded into the monumental palace complex for which it is famous today.
Source: Château de Versailles – History
