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How did he reduce the power of the nobility and the Huguenots in France?
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Describe the experience of huguenots in 17th century France?
In the seventeenth century, France was declining in power. The Huguenots were persecuted and even driven away from the country.
Was the minister to Louis xiii who took steps to strengthen the power of the monarchy at th expense of the huguenots and the nobility?
Cardinal Richelieu.
When the huguenots left France in 1680's their departure caused what affect?
Destroyed Henry IV's power base.
One major effect of Napoleons rule of France was that it led to?
a restoration of political stability
Why did Louis xiii besiege the city of la rochelle?
The city was the biggest Huguenot stronghold and the third largest city in France. Over time, the Huguenots had become an almost self-governing group in France, and in Huguenot regions and cities the French king had almost no power at all. Louis XIII decided not to tolerate a Protestant State within the State of France. In order to break the power of the Huguenots, he had to conquer their strongest power centers; the biggest of which was La Rochelle.
What problems did Richelieu see in France when he took over?
Countering the power and influence of the Hapsburgs 2. Centralizing the royal power and reducing the influence of the nobility.
How did the persecution of the huguenots harm France?
By persecuting Huguenots, Louis XIV forced them to leave France and deprive France of their labor skills and contributions.
Who established the estates general?
The Estates-General or States General was established in 1302 in France by Phillip the Fair. Its purpose was to get control of the clergy and get around the power of the nobility.
Goal of those who wished to reduce France to its 1790 size and strengthen bordering nations?
balance of power
Did the nobility have the most power in the middle ages?
The church had higher power
How did English kings increase their power and reduce power of nobles?
In France, under Francis I (1515-1547), the power of the monarch was reinforced. Nobles lost some of their privileges of local jurisdiction to the royal courts. Appointment of royal officials in the Church (which was permitted after the Concordat of Bologna of 1516), also undermined the power of the nobility, as many more royal officials took the best positions and enforced the royal will in provinces more than before.
What does Ashley mean in Russian?
nobility and grace and power
