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The Sun King

The Sun King. The Rise of the Sun King!. Louis XIV. The Rays symbolize my power and influence. 72 Year Reign. Louis XIV. The Sun King (1643-1715). Important Background Most powerful ruler in French History! Absolutism reached its peak Devout Catholic Bureaucracy

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The Sun King

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  1. The Sun King

  2. The Rise of the Sun King! Louis XIV The Rays symbolize my power and influence 72 Year Reign

  3. Louis XIV The Sun King (1643-1715) Important Background • Most powerful ruler in French History! • Absolutism reached its peak • Devout Catholic • Bureaucracy • Used silence/secrecy to achieve goals Attempts to solidify Economic power • Appoints financial minister Colbert • Wants France to be self-sufficient • Built/Strengthened industries • Established colonies • Mercantilism—Export more than you import • Revokes the Edict of Nantes "I am the State"

  4. Louis XIV: Grand Style & Disastrous Wars • Glorifies Himself and France • Palace of Versailles • Used architecture—Impress • Led to “palace building” • French—International language of proper society • Paris—Royal city of scholarship/learning • Patron of the arts Wars of Aggression • Constant Wars(4) • Created a military machine of professional soldiers • Expansionist policy—weaken the Empire & led to high taxes. Taxes Hero who spread culture! Taxes Taxes

  5. L’etat C’est moi

  6. Travelling in style

  7. Finance Minister - Colbert

  8. Queen Maria Theresa & Dauphin

  9. Greeting Visitors

  10. Supporter of Sciences

  11. Maria Theresa

  12. The Other Woman!

  13. Mistress as Diana - huntress

  14. Early Days of Versailles

  15. Versailles

  16. Salon - living room

  17. Marble Courtyard

  18. Gardens

  19. Tourists then & now

  20. Royal Bed

  21. Gallery

  22. Elaborate Decor

  23. Emblem

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