The Black Tulip · Character
Louis XIV
King of France, mentioned in diplomatic context with Holland.
minor
Also known as Louis
First appearance: xiii what was going on all this time in the mind of one of the spectators
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Mentioned as the French king whose influence and gold are suspected to be behind the De Witts' intrigues.
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