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Louis XIV: Absolute Monarch of France

Explore the reign of Louis XIV, an absolute ruler who believed in Divine Right, centralized power, and transformed France. Learn about his legacy, including the rise of French art and literature, alongside the burden of debt and high taxes on the poor. Discover how Louis XIV's rule shaped European history.

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Louis XIV: Absolute Monarch of France

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  1. ABSOLUTE MONARCHS CHAPTER 17

  2. Who are absolute monarchs? • Kings or queens who held all power within their states’ boundaries • They believed god created the monarchy and monarchs were God’s representative on earth (Divine Right)

  3. Louis XIV • Louis became king at 4 years old when his father died • Louis grew to hate the nobility, because of the riots that tore France apart during his childhood

  4. How Louis XIV was an Absolute Ruler? • “L’ètat, e’est moi”-------“I am the state” • Louis’ view was that he and the state were one in the same • He became the most powerful ruler in French history

  5. Louis attacks the Nobility • Louis excluded the nobility from the French councils • He increased the power of government agents called intendants • The intendants collected taxes

  6. Louis’ Legacy • When Louis died in 1715, people cheered! • Mixed legacy: • Positive: France ranked above all other European nations in art & literature. Also considered the military leader of Europe • Negative: Constant warfare & the construction of the Palace of Versailles put France into staggering debt. Plus the poor were burdened by high taxes

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