Less than a month ago, Queen Elizabeth II passed 68 years on the throne, exceeding the reign of Franz Joseph of Austria. Only two known monarchs reigned longer as adults. Still 4+ years behind Louis XIV, who was 5 when he became king.
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The French ancien regime had some really long reigns: Henry IV: 21 years Louis XIII: 33 years Louis XIV: 72 years Louis XV: 58 years Louis XVI: 18 years, was 38 when beheaded That's all the kings from 1589 to 1792.
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Well, it limped on for two years under Emperor Karl and only fully dissolved after defeat in WWI
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Brexit!
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