Louis XIII of France

found the extent to which Louis XIV was an "absolute" monarch to be fairly broad. Not only was the absolute power in politics, but he also at absolute control of the military, and even some aspects of religious freedoms and practices. I think that with all these added together, it's fair to say that he was an absolute monarch. There are multiple examples of how he had control of politics, religious freedoms and the military. The best place to start is the beginning; where Louis XIV assumed…

II-History 102 Online Oct. 20, 2014 Louis XIV: The Sun King Louis XIV was the absolute monarch who reigned in France from 1643 to 1715, a period of seventy-two years, which happens to be the longest reign of any European monarch. His reputation helped steer the French nation into a formidable power during his rule. Louis XIV exerted himself to be a total authoritarian and king of majestic proportions. Known as the Sun King, due to his choice of royal emblem, Louis XIV re-guarded himself…

a comedic spectacle, directly contrary to his personal viewpoints in favor of a state religion. In Louis XIV’s Versailles, religion, specifically Catholicism, was intertwined into the French government. As an absolutist king, Louis controlled the entire state of France and ensured all of France was Catholic. At Versailles, Louis displayed his power over France through religion. Both Swift and Louis XIV believe the role of religion should have a strong emphasis on public appearance, and regarding…

Philippe Duc D’Orleans, mainly referred to as simply Monsieur, was the younger brother of Louis XIV, the renowned Le Roi-Soleil. Philippe was born on September 21, 1640 at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Philippe was a prominent member of the Bourbon dynasty, and when he was baptized his father, Louis XIII, wanted to give him the title of Count of Artois, however, he followed tradition and bestowed Philippe with title of Duke of Anjou. His life and upbringing was oriented around the…

François Viète Life François Viète was born on 1540 in Fontenay-le-Comte, Poitou (which is now Vendée), France. His grandfather was a merchant from La Rochelle; and his father, Etienne Viète, was an attorney in Fontenay-le-Comte plus a notary in Le Busseaun.As for his mother, Marguerite Dupont, is the daughter of Françoise Brison. His life growing up there was no complication since he was able to attend school with education opportunities which lead to where is now being famous for being a…

During the 17th and 18th centuries, two of the most dichotomous ruler’s of all time made their mark on Europe: King Louis XIV of France and Frederick the Great of Prussia. These two rulers were at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of government and image. On one hand was Louis XIV, with his absolutist government, emblazoned with gold, jewels, and lavish clothing. On the other hand was Frederick the Great, the stalwart and humble leader of Prussia, identifiable not by his outward appearance,…

IV took the thrown France was in troubled times. The religious troubles that had plagued Europe since the Reformation had left no nation untouched. Out of the troubles of religion emerged an absolutist period in France. It started with Henry who allowed Cardinal Richelieu dictate his policy and continued to centralize France’s power. Henry’s policies like the Fronde the Law of Concord allowed Louis XIV to obtain the throne and impose his will on his French subjects. Louis was able to…

King Louis xvi When it comes to a king what comes to one’s mind? A king is a male ruler of a independent state. A king can inherit the position by right of birth. The people of the state or country can elect a king. In my opinion, a king is somewhat like a president. A king has to make decisions, make laws, and keep everything under control. In this essay I will be discussing King Louis xvi. I will inform you about his early life, his reign, and the role he played in the French Revolution.…

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King Louis XIV of France’s reign is one of the most frequently studied models of absolutism we analyze in history today. Absolutism is the “theory of the state in which the unlimited power of the king under God is emphasized” (Sivers et. al., 574). Many roles of absolutism were demonstrated during his time in power in attempt to improve France. These roles include controlling the nobles, unifying the country and extending state authority at home and abroad. Versailles was King Louis XIV’s…