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Louis XIV (1638-1715) ï® ï® ï® Patron of the arts Louis XIV was godfather to Molièreâs son Louisâ ambiguous position on ban: ï® ï® âAlthough the suppression of this work was a severe blow, nevertheless my misfortune was softened by your Majestyâs explanation of this matter; and I believed, Sire, that you relieved me of all grounds for complaint by your kindness in saying that your Majesty found nothing to criticize in the play that you forbade me to present in public.â (Molière, First Petition, August 1664) Molièreâs company became âla Troupe du Roiâ in 1665; Molière became responsible for court entertainments
