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He was the longest reigning Monarch in the History of Europe.

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After the death of Louis XVI who came to power?

France stayed steerless for about 10 years. There was the Directory who were supposed to rule France, but failed bitterly and hardly attempted at all. It was Napoleon Bonaparte who eventually committed a coupe, and seized power. He then crowned himself emperor and reigned France.


How long did king Louis XIX of France rule?

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Who was Louis XIV?

Louis the fourteenth was one of the kings of France, prior to the revolution (which happened in the reign of Louis the sixteenth). and also was called the sun kingLouis XIV, known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1643 until his death.


How did louis XIV represent the idea of absolute rule?

Louis XIV concentrated all power within himself to such a point where he famously said, "L'état c'est moi", meaning "I am the state". He was responsible for every edict, law, action, and war that the Kingdom of France entered into during his rule.


What was King Louis XIV view of France?

King Louis XIV viewed France as a powerful and centralized state that embodied his vision of absolute monarchy. He believed in the divine right of kings, considering himself the embodiment of the nation's will and destiny. Under his rule, France became a dominant European power, and he sought to enhance its prestige through military conquests, cultural patronage, and the construction of the lavish Palace of Versailles, symbolizing his authority and the glory of France. Ultimately, he saw himself as the architect of a unified and majestic France that reflected his personal grandeur.