What was the most common way to gain royal patronage in France during Louis XIV’s reign?
A) sell honorary titles to the royal family
B) lead an army in foreign wars
C) serve the monarchs at Versailles
D) enter the civil service in Paris
C) serve the monarchs at Versailles
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