Louis XIV
He was known as the "Sun King" because the whole life of France revolved around the King as the planets revolved around the sun. He was born in 1638 and became King of France in 1643 when he was only 5 years old. He took control of the Government in 1661 when he was 23 years old. He reorganized France completely, setting up a Tax system, reforming the legal system, building new roads, canals and bridges and improving communications.