The Enlightenment period was during the 18th century in Europe. It is a form of the absolutism of monarchy. Some examples of leaders during this time period was Frederick the Great, Maria Theresa, Catherine the Great, and Joseph II. These were the Most Enlightened Absolutism Leaders during the period and they did several important things that led them to become one of the most memorable people in European history. To be an Enlightened Monarch, these leaders will need to have their own ideals on how to develop the country and how they are able to bring success to the country instead of letting the country fall apart. I believe that Maria Theresa of Austria was the most enlightened monarch out of the 4. Following her, Frederick the Great of
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He was the longest person who had the job as the King of Prussia, and he did many historical things that led him to become one of the most enlightened monarch in the 18th century. The country was ruled and led by Frederick’s father, Frederick William I at the beginning, however his father passed away which led Frederick the Great to take his father's place and dominate the kingdom. He was able to establish the German code which was the first one to be created. This led German’s understand each other by just communicating through another language which is coding. He also created protections for the citizens since he didn’t want them to get hurt. He created this so that his citizens wouldn’t get hurt from other European countries and they will know how to fight back. Another thing that led him so enlightened was that he created a powerful army which led the country to many great success. He also let people have their thoughts about the religion. In simple words, there was religious freedom within the country. However on the other side, Frederick the Great wasn’t great because he didn’t have a strong relationship with other countries, which led him to not liking the countries that surrounded his own countries. Therefore, this led him to make a greater army than anyone
He was the longest person who had the job as the King of Prussia, and he did many historical things that led him to become one of the most enlightened monarch in the 18th century. The country was ruled and led by Frederick’s father, Frederick William I at the beginning, however his father passed away which led Frederick the Great to take his father's place and dominate the kingdom. He was able to establish the German code which was the first one to be created. This led German’s understand each other by just communicating through another language which is coding. He also created protections for the citizens since he didn’t want them to get hurt. He created this so that his citizens wouldn’t get hurt from other European countries and they will know how to fight back. Another thing that led him so enlightened was that he created a powerful army which led the country to many great success. He also let people have their thoughts about the religion. In simple words, there was religious freedom within the country. However on the other side, Frederick the Great wasn’t great because he didn’t have a strong relationship with other countries, which led him to not liking the countries that surrounded his own countries. Therefore, this led him to make a greater army than anyone