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He reigned as an absolute monarch and asserted that he ruled by divine right. Because of this he saw himself as guardian of the Roman catholic church. Thus he enforced religious unity in his empire, turning the inquisition against protestants and other heretics. through this he strengthened the catholic church. Also his hard working and ambitious nature ment he devoted most of his time to government work unlike other monarchs. He was an enthusiastic patron of the arts and founded academies of science and mathematics. this brought about Spain's Siglo de Oro or "golden century".
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∙ 9y agoPhillip II ensured that he had absolute power by creating a centralized government and by controlling the church as well. He ruled as a 'divine' leader.
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What did Louis xiv and thomas hobbes have in common?
Thomas Hobbes a theologian who believed in absolute monarchy, that the monarch should have absolute authority, otherwise human nature will cause chaos and a lack of security or government. Charles XIV also believed in absolute Monarchy, since it was his goal to be an absolute Monarch.
Who was the absolute monarch of France that built the Versailles?
Louis XIV
What type of Government did Louis the XIV use?
He ruled as an Absolute Monarch.
Louis XIV ruled France in an absolute?
King Louis XIV ruled France as an absolute monarch. He ruled for a little over 72 years and is the countries longest ruling King.
Why are Louis XIV and Peter the Great considered the best examples of being an absolute monarch?
Well Peter the great for example modernized the Russian army and the Russian navy and improved Russian farming. now king Louis XIV, everyone in the kingdom thought that his authority was coming directly from god.
How did Louis XIV govern?
As an absolute monarch.
What did Louis xiv and thomas hobbes have in common?
Thomas Hobbes a theologian who believed in absolute monarchy, that the monarch should have absolute authority, otherwise human nature will cause chaos and a lack of security or government. Charles XIV also believed in absolute Monarchy, since it was his goal to be an absolute Monarch.
Who was the absolute monarch of France that built the Versailles?
Louis XIV
What did king Louis xvi mean when he said i am the State?
He meant he was a Divine Right Monarch and he answered to no one but God.
Who was King Louis XVI of France.?
He was the last absolute monarch of France.
What is Louis xiv's ruling style?
He was a very extravagant absolute monarch.
What type of Government did Louis the XIV use?
He ruled as an Absolute Monarch.
Absolute french monarch who reigned for seventy-two years?
The absolute monarch was named King Louis XIV. The answer to your AP History HW. ^_^
How was Louis XIV's rule in France different from that of William of Orange in England?
Louis XIV was an absolute monarch, while William of Orange was a constitutional monarch.
Who governed the French before the revolution?
King Louis XVI as an absolute monarch.
What are at least two examples of absolutist monarch?
The best example of an absolute monarch would be Louis XIV.
What is the difference between an absolute monarch and a constitutional monarch?
A constitutional monarch, is a monarch whose powers are limited by a constitution. An absolute monarch (for example Louis XIV of France) will rule without a constitution, investing all powers in themselves as a monarch with little or no bureaucracy, and few restrictions on his actions.
