The Many Diseases of Louis XIV, King of France | SLICE

Louis XIV (1638-1715), known as “the Sun King” suffered numerous diseases throughout his reign that lasted for more than 72 years - including an anal fistula whose delicate surgery became famously known as the “great operation”.

Extracted from the documentary: "1715: The Sun King is Dead!"
Production: ZED – Christine Le Goff & Manuel Catteau
Direction: Sylvie Faiveley

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[heliotropezzz]

If his riding a horse was a sign of 'complete recovery', why was he pushed around in a wheelchair by Madame Maintenon in his later years?

[lilyofthevalley]

I believe it was Telogen Effluvium he had and that's why he lost his hair permanently. Typhoid is only temporary. Also, he had Diabetes type 2 and that is why he lost his leg from gangrene. These were not known then.

[elizabethnilsson]

Had a good appetite. ?! They had all food possible every day by TON'S and eaten until they just could get it down.... than they used a special 'stick' that they put it down on the through for to through up for to be able to continue to eat...! GOD APETITE ?!