Research Paper On Salmacian Spoils

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When King Louis XII died in 1643, King Louis XIV was heir to the throne at just 5 years old. Prime minister Jules Mazarin had him participate in dance to keep him busy, as he was too young to have absolute power. His first ballet de cour was at 8 years old in 1651, and 10 years later, he assumed absolute power. That same year, he founded the Academie Royale de Danse, wanting to change it into a more professional form of art. Salmacida Spoila, also known as “Salmacian Spoils” or “Spoils of the Fount Salmacis,” is the last of the English court masques. It was written by Sir William Davenant, and music was composed by Lewis Richard. Costumes and set stage effects were by Inigo Jones. King Charles I of England and Henrietta Maria of France performed