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King Louis XIV's Death Sparks Court Turmoil and Regnal Crisis
The French court reels after the king's passing as murmured proclamations crown Louis XV. Dignitaries, guards, and nobles gather at Versailles and Paris. The D of Orleans presses claims, while Swiss guards guard the royal coach amid the regent discussion. Across Europe, military reports from Stralsund recount heavy casualties and strategic losses as fleets move and negotiations proceed, with orders to accelerate Baltic trade.
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Duke de Bouillon
Chamberlane
K. Lewis XIV
Lewis XV
Pariz
Cardinal de Noailles
Orleans
D.of
D. of Bourbon
D.of Orleans
Stralsund
Peasmund
Holfe Aade
Golonel