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he had many ideas that dealt with the enlightenment
some of them being religious tolerance- he weakened the influence of the Church, got rid of the Jesuits and reduced the influence of the Inquisition
he also created land ownership for the poor
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Did king Louis XVI believe in enlightened despot?
yes, in fact he was enlightened despot of France
How are enlightened despots different from absolute monarchs?
Enlightened Despots were a subset of absolute monarchs that made legal, social, and educational reforms in accordance with Enlightenment principles. All Enlightened Despots were absolute monarchs, but there were a number of European absolute monarchs that were not Enlightened Despots.
Who was Frederick the Great?
One of the greatest miltary commanders in History. He commanded the Prussians in the 7 Years war. 1756 to 1763 He was a person that began building a powerful army that became the most important institution in Prussian life.
Did King Charles the third the ruler of the middle colonies?
There is no English Charles III. If Price Charles ever succeeds his mother, Elizabeth II, he will become Charles III. You may be thinking of Charles II in the 1660s.
Why was Catherine the Great considered an enlightenment despot?
Because of the numerous reforms which she made to Russia during her reign, however she wasn't a total despot because she let the nobels ginfluence her decisions greatly. It had nothing to do with the fact she was married to Peter III - she had her lover murder him so that she could become ruler.
What individuals was not an enlightened despot?
George III of England was not considered an "enlightened despot." He ruled strictly for himself.
Did king Louis XVI believe in enlightened despot?
yes, in fact he was enlightened despot of France
What was the major difference between a despot and an Enlightened despot?
Enlightened despots liked hanging out with the French philosophes.
What individuals was an enlightened despot?
Louis XIV
An enlightened despot was a ruler who?
Supposedly an enlightened despot was a monarch who tried to adapt modern ideas into their rule. But, the term enlightened despot is highly contradictory because enlightened indicated modernization of ideas and change, whereas despot carries the denotation of clinging to tradition and the past. So, essentially the monarchs called themselves enlightened despots to gain public appeal, but they were not enlightened despots- it's impossible to be one. That's be like being a carnivorous vegetarian; laughably impossible.
Which leader is described an enlightened despot?
The answer is A Frederick the Great.
How is the leaders is described as an enlightened despot?
Fredrick the great
Who ruled Prussia as an enlightened despot?
Frederick II
Which enlightened despot traveled among peasants?
Joseph the Second
Russian empress who was considered an enlightened despot?
Catherine the Great
How do rule by divine right and rule by an enlightened despot differ?
Enlightened despots applied Enlightenment ideas to the government
What types of reforms did enlightened despots make?
Despots are not enlightened or they wouldn't be despots. A despot is someone who wants to enslave people.
