In the 17th and 18th centuries opinions by political theorists varied as to which system was better. Two notable political philosophers of the time both had very different views in regard to absolutism. One side of the spectrum, Thomas Hobbes was a supporter of absolutism while John Locke supported natural rights through Parliament representation.
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Although initially he allowed them religious freedom he enacted a law that would prevent them to openly practice their religion and their offspring would be required to become Catholics. Both these points would ultimately mire his 72 year legacy as the “Sun King”, the taxation led to an enormous class conflict because the burden it place on the lower class. With change of policy on religion the French protestants would immigrate to other countries, taking with them the economic support they provided the country. Ultimately this left France with little money to invest for arts and a