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Louis XIV/”Sun King” |
Identified self as Apollo; ruled 72 years; palace of Versailles |
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absolute monarchy |
•one person rules •ruler continues ruling until death •power is passed on through blood line •ruler had complete control over all beings |
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Huguenots |
French Protestants |
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Edict of Nantes |
Policy issued by King Henry IV; granted Huguenots the freedom to worship; revoked by Louis XIV |
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Balance of power |
Countries have equal strength |
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Versailles |
Palace representing power of monarchy and France; Louis XIV |
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Jean-Baptiste Colbert |
Made France wealthy; minister |
