why did the king wear the wig and the crown
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The trend was started by Louis XIV of France. In the mid-17th century, a balding scalp was considered as a sign that someone had contracted syphilis. Therefore, the king disguised his scalp using a wig.
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Wigs made their first appearance in a courtroom purely and simply because that's what was being worn outside it; the reign of Charles II (1660-1685) made wigs essential wear for polite society. ... The reign of George III (1760-1820) saw wigs gradually go out of fashion.
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