Louis XIV appointed intendants to strengthen royal authority and improve the efficiency of governance throughout France. These officials acted as direct representatives of the king in the provinces, overseeing various administrative functions such as tax collection, law enforcement, and public order. By utilizing intendants, Louis XIV aimed to reduce the power of local nobility and ensure that royal policies were implemented effectively across the kingdom. This centralization of power contributed to the establishment of a more absolute monarchy.
intendants
yes, because they were teqnically nobles.
Royal agents who ruled the provinces under Louis XIV were called intendants. Intendants served in both French provinces and the North American colony New France.
King Louis XIV.
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intendants
yes, because they were teqnically nobles.
Charles Godard has written: 'Les pouvoirs des intendants sous Louis XIV' -- subject(s): Intendants, Politics and government
Royal agents who ruled the provinces under Louis XIV were called intendants. Intendants served in both French provinces and the North American colony New France.
jean taylor
You mean King Louis XIV. Jean-Baptitse Colbert was a French minister of finance from 1665 to 1683 . He was recommended to Louis XIV by Cardinal Mazarin.
King Louis XIV was the king who adopted this domestic policy, which led nobles to rebel against him. However, this policy led to an increase in commerce, trade, and mercantilism. King Louis XIV ruled France from 1643 to 1715.
King Louis XIV was the king who adopted this domestic policy, which led nobles to rebel against him. However, this policy led to an increase in commerce, trade, and mercantilism. King Louis XIV ruled France from 1643 to 1715.
King Louis XIV was the king who adopted this domestic policy, which led nobles to rebel against him. However, this policy led to an increase in commerce, trade, and mercantilism. King Louis XIV ruled France from 1643 to 1715.
King Louis XIV was the king who adopted this domestic policy, which led nobles to rebel against him. However, this policy led to an increase in commerce, trade, and mercantilism. King Louis XIV ruled France from 1643 to 1715.
King Louis XIV was the king who adopted this domestic policy, which led nobles to rebel against him. However, this policy led to an increase in commerce, trade, and mercantilism. King Louis XIV ruled France from 1643 to 1715.
Henry IV and Louis XIII were noteworthy in this regard.