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Louis XIV
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King of France, dancer and early patron of ballet
In addition to reigning over one of the most glorious periods in French history, Louis XIV (1638-1715) was a patron of the arts, paving the way for dance to transition from a recreational activity to a professional artform. At age 5, he became king of France following the death of his father, Louis XIII. Like his father, Louis XIV loved dancing, and appeared in court ballets in the Royal Palace as early as 1647. He went on to enjoy a long performance career that ended in 1670, when the pressures of ruling his country took precedence.
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