King Louis XIV
Definition
King Louis XIV was known as 'The Sun King' and ruled France from 1643-1715. He is famous for his autocratic rule and for building Versailles Palace.
Analogy
King Louis XIV is like the director of a blockbuster movie. He had a grand vision (Versailles), controlled every aspect of its creation, and his influence was felt long after he was gone.
Related terms
Versailles Palace: A royal château in Versailles, France, built by Louis XIV which served as a symbol of absolute monarchy.
The Fronde: A series of civil wars in France during the reign of Louis XIV caused by opposition to his increasing power.
Revocation Of The Edict Of Nantes: An act by Louis XIV in 1685 that reversed religious tolerance for Protestants established by his grandfather Henry IV, leading to increased persecution.
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- How might King Louis XIV’s view of himself as an absolute monarch have limited perspectives in documents he authored?
- How did King Louis XIV of France justify his absolutist rule?
- What was a common characteristic between Tsar Peter the Great's Russia and King Louis XIV's France?
- What was a principal long-term outcome from King Louis XIV's "I am the state" policy?
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