Louis XIV vs Pu Songling
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Compare the life timelines of Louis XIV (1638–1715) and Pu Songling (1640–1715) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 75 years, from 1640 to 1715.
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Louis XIV (1638–1715)
- — Born at Saint-Germain-en-Laye Verified
- — Became King of France at age four Verified
- — Began his personal rule after the death of Cardinal Mazarin
- — Moved the royal court to the Palace of Versailles Verified
- — Revoked the Edict of Nantes
- — Died at Versailles Verified
Pu Songling (1640–1715)
- — Born in Zichuan, Shandong Province Verified
- — Passed the county-level imperial examination with distinction Verified
- — Repeatedly failed the provincial-level juren examinations Verified
- — Served as secretary to the magistrate Sun Hui in Baoying Verified
- — Became resident tutor to the Bi family of Zichuan Verified
- — Completed the main body of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio Verified
- — Wrote vernacular ballads, plays, and practical handbooks Verified
- — Awarded the honorary title of tribute student (gongsheng) Verified
- — Died in Zichuan at age 74 Verified