Did he hate king louis XIV?

Question: Did he hate king louis XIV!?

why did duke de saint-simon give a negative portrayal of Louis xiv in his memoirs!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon felt he had been robbed by Louis XIV of a promotion he felt he deserved!. In 1702 he flung up his commission and barely retained his position in court!. For this Louis XIV took a dislike to him!. Saint-Simon despised Louis XIV's illegitimate children due to the fact they received by Royal fiat, ceremonial precedence over the peers!. Www@QuestionHome@Com