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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 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 • 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"
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