1) The sun- symbol of absolute power; Louis said that just as the sun was at the center of the universe, the Sun King stands at the center of the nation.
2) Palace of Versialles- in 1669 Louis turned this into a beautiful garden; it was a symbol of his power
failure to reform and economic problems.
Louis XIV did not hold power directly during the first two years of his reign because he was only a child, ascending to the throne at the age of four after the death of his father, Louis XIII, in 1643. During this period, the real power was held by his mother, Anne of Austria, and the chief minister, Cardinal Mazarin, who governed on his behalf while he was too young to rule independently. This regency lasted until Louis XIV came of age and began to assert his authority, famously declaring, "L'état, c'est moi" (I am the state).
AnswerLouis XV was the King of France and had Louis XVI (his grandson) as his successor. Louis XVI was only 19 years of age when he became King of France (his grandfather Louis XV had died of smallpox). Louis XVI, unlike his two younger brothers, never wanted to become King of France. He was very decisive less and shy, wanted nothing but the best for his French people, but did not know how to reign his country best. Therefore, during Louis XIV's and Louis XV's reign, a horrible debt in the countries finances was created (400 million livres!), which was the legacy to Louis XVI. The latter never could set that straight again and was eventually guillotined for it.Louis XIV was the Sun King, le Roi Soleil. His reign was studded with success and glamour. It was he who built Versailles, a palace unrivalled before or since. He made France the dominant European power, but in doing so, as stated above, he bankrupted the state. When Louis XVI came to the throne he inherited not the glamour, but the debt, and could not successfully run his country. However, the reign of the Sun King (so-called to associate with Apollo - the Sun was the King's emblem) was not solely responsible for the failure and execution of Louis XVI
Louis XIV (5 September 1638 - 1 September 1715) ruled as King of France and of Navarre. He ascended the throne a few months before his fifth birthday. Louis remained on the throne until his death in September 1715, four days before his seventy-seventh birthday. His reign lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days, the longest documented for any European monarch to date.
Louis XIV of France formed several alliances during his reign, most notably with Spain through the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659, which solidified peace between the two nations. He also allied with the Dutch Republic during the War of the Spanish Succession to counterbalance the power of Austria and England, although these alliances shifted over time. Additionally, he sought alliances with various German states and the Ottoman Empire at different points to further his territorial ambitions in Europe.
Louis XVI did not have a symbol. His great grandfather Louis XIV did, he was "le roi du soleil" (the sun king) and had the sun as his symbol.
Louis XIV (5 September 1638 - 1 September 1715) ruled as King of France and of Navarre. He ascended the throne a few months before his fifth birthday. Louis remained on the throne until his death in September 1715, four days before his seventy-seventh birthday. His reign lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days, the longest documented for any European monarch to date.
The best example of an absolute monarch would be Louis XIV.
failure to reform and economic problems.
XIV is the Roman numeral for the number 14. It is written as two symbols: XIV, with 'X' representing 10 and 'IV' representing 4.
Louis XIV did not hold power directly during the first two years of his reign because he was only a child, ascending to the throne at the age of four after the death of his father, Louis XIII, in 1643. During this period, the real power was held by his mother, Anne of Austria, and the chief minister, Cardinal Mazarin, who governed on his behalf while he was too young to rule independently. This regency lasted until Louis XIV came of age and began to assert his authority, famously declaring, "L'état, c'est moi" (I am the state).
First Minister Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin.
First Minister Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin.
First Minister Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin.
The absolute monarch was named King Louis XIV. The answer to your AP History HW. ^_^
AnswerLouis XV was the King of France and had Louis XVI (his grandson) as his successor. Louis XVI was only 19 years of age when he became King of France (his grandfather Louis XV had died of smallpox). Louis XVI, unlike his two younger brothers, never wanted to become King of France. He was very decisive less and shy, wanted nothing but the best for his French people, but did not know how to reign his country best. Therefore, during Louis XIV's and Louis XV's reign, a horrible debt in the countries finances was created (400 million livres!), which was the legacy to Louis XVI. The latter never could set that straight again and was eventually guillotined for it.Louis XIV was the Sun King, le Roi Soleil. His reign was studded with success and glamour. It was he who built Versailles, a palace unrivalled before or since. He made France the dominant European power, but in doing so, as stated above, he bankrupted the state. When Louis XVI came to the throne he inherited not the glamour, but the debt, and could not successfully run his country. However, the reign of the Sun King (so-called to associate with Apollo - the Sun was the King's emblem) was not solely responsible for the failure and execution of Louis XVI
he was 4 Louis XIV was born on the 5th of september, 1638. He was king from the 14th of May 1643 until his death in 1715. He reigned for so long (72 years) that the next king in line was his great-grandson, his son and grandson having died before him.