The most famous and powerful French ruler of France was Louis XIV, who was also known as the “Sun King” for choosing the sun as his personal emblem.
He imagined himself as a light illuminating the way to greatness and that all the power was within him.
King Louis XIV reigned over France for 72 years, longer than any other known European sovereign.
Even after starting wars, bombing cities and commanding complete loyalty, and imposing his vision on his country without any consideration of the possible consequences, he was still the most famous known ruler of the 17th century in France for having such a fierce will to make his subjects obey him and ultimately wanted his kingdom to have supreme power in France.