Divine Right is a theory espoused by several monarchs in the past as well as some modern ones. The theory states that Monarchs (Emperor/press, King, Queen etc) are in their office because God has willed it so. They theory also states that a Monarch is not bound by the laws of man but only answerable to God. A classic example is Louis XIV of France.
That a monarch was appointed by the will of god.
divine right theory
Divine Right or Theocracy both have the idea that the right to rule is given by god.
This was formally known as the divine right of kings.
divine right theory
The divine right of kings...
The theory that monarchs are Chosen by God is called the Divine right Of Kings. =)
The "divine right of kings" theory states that monarchs rule by the will of God.
The divine right theory
the divine right theory
Divine right of kings. This concept asserts that a monarch's authority to rule comes directly from God, making their power absolute and not subject to challenge. It was a widely held belief in many European monarchies during the Middle Ages and early modern period.
Usually in a Monarchy form of Government. One Example would be King Louis XIV of France.