Louis XIV, who died in 1715, left France with larger territories than when he ascended the throne, but also with an enormous national debt, an unhappy populace, and his five-year-old great-grandson as his successor.

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This statement is true. Louis XIV's reign was marked by expansion of French territories, but also by heavy spending and financial strain that left the country with a large national debt. Additionally, his autocratic rule and lavish spending alienated many French citizens, contributing to social unrest and discontent. Upon his death, his great-grandson Louis XV became the new king, but at the age of only five years old.

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