François Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois was the French Secretary of State for War during a significant part of the reign of Louis XIV. He is commonly referred to as "Louvois". Together with his
Portrait by Pierre Mignard (Musée des Beaux-Arts, Reims)
Portrait engraved from life in 1677 by Robert Nanteuil
Portrait of Anne de Souvree, 1670s
Jean d'Estrées, Count of Estrées was a French Navy officer and nobleman who served during the reign of Louis XIV. He was born into an aristocratic family from Picardy. His aunt was Gabrielle d'Estrées
The French squadron stranded on the reefs of the Aves Islands.