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The Age of Absolutism

The Age of Absolutism. Absolutism in France. Henry IV (1589-1620) 1560s-1590s: religious wars between Huguenots (French Protestants) and Catholics King Henry IV issues Edict of Nantes Religious tolerance and protection Henry IV expands power of government by taking away power from nobility.

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The Age of Absolutism

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  1. The Age of Absolutism

  2. Absolutism in France • Henry IV (1589-1620) • 1560s-1590s: religious wars between Huguenots (French Protestants) and Catholics • King Henry IV issues Edict of Nantes • Religious tolerance and protection • Henry IV expands power of government by taking away power from nobility

  3. Louis XIV(r. 1643-1715) • Takes the throne at age five • Strongest monarch in all of French history

  4. The Sun King • Louis XIV considered himself to be the center of the French universe – as such, he was given the name “The Sun King” • Lived a life of luxury and extravagance • Lived like this to show his power and wealth • “I am the State!” • Great patron to the arts – made sure that art focused on his greatness • Best example of luxurious life – Palace of Versailles

  5. Successes Increased power of the king French army was strongest in Europe (300,000 men) France is wealthiest state in Europe French customs and culture spreads throughout Europe Promote the arts Failures Got involved in costly wars that led to poor results Europe sees France as the enemy Persecutes Protestants, causing many to flee and hurt French economy Successes and Failures of Louis XIV

  6. The Palace of Versailles • Expanded a small residence into one of the largest and most opulent palaces ever built by a European monarch • Center of the French monarchy until the French Revolution started in 1789 • Required nobility to spend a certain amount of time here so that Louis could demonstrate his power and generosity to them

  7. Palace of Versailles • Over 1/3 of a mile long on 2000 acres of land • Surrounded by beautiful gardens with over 1400 fountains in them • 700 rooms

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