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Louis XIV

Louis XIV. Absolute Monarch of France. Rise to Power. Louis XIV came to the throne in 1643 at the age of four Gained supreme control in 1661 at the age of 23. How he held Absolute Power. Believed in the Divine Right of Kings Fostered the myth of himself as the Sun King

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Louis XIV

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  1. Louis XIV Absolute Monarch of France

  2. Rise to Power • Louis XIV came to the throne in 1643 at the age of four • Gained supreme control in 1661 at the age of 23

  3. How he held Absolute Power • Believed in the Divine Right of Kings • Fostered the myth of himself as the Sun King • Source of light for all of his people • Created a centralized government • King oversaw everything

  4. Centralized Government • Louis removed nobles and princes from the royal council • Kept them busy with entertainment and out of politics • As a result, Louis had complete authority over • Foreign Policy • Religion • Taxes

  5. Centralized Government • Versailles • The king’s palace • Moved the court here from Paris • Served three major purposes • Personal household of the king • Offices of the state were located here • Place where powerful subjects came • Life at Versailles • Carefully staged • Complex etiquette • Lots of entertainment • Hunting, boating trips, plays, ballets, concerts etc.

  6. Economy and War • King Louis spent A LOT of money • Building palaces • Maintaining his court • Going to war • War • Developed a standing army numbering 400,000 • Waged 4 wars between 1617 and 1713

  7. Legacy • Died in 1715, at the age of 76 • He ruled for 72 years, longer than any other known European monarch • Left France with great debts • Gained many enemies through war • Versailles

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