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Louis XIV
Louis XIV Quotes
“I am the state.”
“It is legal because I wish it.”
“Has God forgotten all I have done for Him?”
“Ah, if I were not king, I should lose my temper.”
Louis XIV of France
He called himself the “Sun King,” and believed that France could not survive without his rule.
Some say he was the greatest of absolute rulers
How was Louis absolute? Patronage
Supported the arts, sciences and buildings throughout France (even if much of the artwork was of
him). He even created orphanages and many public services like a home for military veterans.
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Promoted the idea that he was the “Sun King” and France could not survive without him.
Sponsored pictures and statues of himself everywhere.
Dressed well and maintain a lavish (rich) lifestyle.
Built the Palace of Versailles to display his wealth.
Controlled Nobles Invited them to live in the Palace of Versailles
They competed for his attention Origin of word Etiquette
Magna Carta
In 1215, nobility rebelled against King John and forced him to sign the Magna Carta.
A charter that placed limits on the king’s power.
The Monarch must obey the law.
Parliament
Representative assembly that makes the laws.
English monarchs must ask the Parliament to finance wars.
Had to ask for funds
Had to ask for Declaration of War
Strengthened power of Parliament
British Parliament
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