Decreased power of the churchThe Regicide of King Louis XVI.The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.War between France and Prussiathe end of absolute monarchyThe end of an absolute monarchy
It officially ended with the death of the last real King of France on Januari 21st, 1793: Louis XVI. After that, Napoleon came to power and after that the monarchy was temporarily restored, though, king Louis XVIII and Charles X of France were only king in name, and had no official reigning powers.
Officially, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. They were the last real King and Queen of France. After the Napoleonic period (who turned France into an empire), the French monarchy was restored for some time, but only as a constitutional monarchy, meaning there were a King and Queen of France, but only in name. It was purely a title and they had no real reigning power. The last king and queen of that constitutional monarchy were Louis Philippe I and Maria Amalia (Marie Antoinette's niece).
Catherine the great didn't intend to give up no power.
Louis XIV reigned for an amazing 72 years, so anyone who succeeded him was going to be compared to him. He left the country with some serious economic problems, after a number of conflicts and wars; his successor (Louis XV) was unable to fix France's economic issues. Further, Louis XIV had a different style from his successor-- Louis XIV believed in an absolute monarchy, while Louis XV was more willing to make compromises, even returning some conquered territory; critics said his policies led to the weakening of the monarchy. Some scholars believe Louis XV's decisions also damaged France's power in the world, and weakened the treasury.
Louis XIV, was popularly known as ïThe Sun King� based on his insistence that he, as an absolute monarch, was the center of all attention and everything whether at court or anywhere in France , revolved around him. Louis used the construction of his extravagant palace of Versailles as a crowning glory to show the power and magnificence of the French throne.
Louis XIV, was popularly known as ïThe Sun King� based on his insistence that he, as an absolute monarch, was the center of all attention and everything whether at court or anywhere in France , revolved around him. Louis used the construction of his extravagant palace of Versailles as a crowning glory to show the power and magnificence of the French throne.
Louis XIV, was popularly known as ïThe Sun King� based on his insistence that he, as an absolute monarch, was the center of all attention and everything whether at court or anywhere in France , revolved around him. Louis used the construction of his extravagant palace of Versailles as a crowning glory to show the power and magnificence of the French throne.
Louis XIV, was popularly known as ïThe Sun King� based on his insistence that he, as an absolute monarch, was the center of all attention and everything whether at court or anywhere in France , revolved around him. Louis used the construction of his extravagant palace of Versailles as a crowning glory to show the power and magnificence of the French throne.
Louis XIV, was popularly known as ïThe Sun King� based on his insistence that he, as an absolute monarch, was the center of all attention and everything whether at court or anywhere in France , revolved around him. Louis used the construction of his extravagant palace of Versailles as a crowning glory to show the power and magnificence of the French throne.
Louis XIV, was popularly known as ïThe Sun King� based on his insistence that he, as an absolute monarch, was the center of all attention and everything whether at court or anywhere in France , revolved around him. Louis used the construction of his extravagant palace of Versailles as a crowning glory to show the power and magnificence of the French throne.
to demonstrate his power and glory
The Absolute Monarchy.
It led to the creation of the Legislative Assembly. It created a limited monarchy and decreased the power of Louis XVI.
Cardinal Richelieu.
Cardinal Richelieu served as Louis XIII's chief adviser. He significantly influenced French policy and centralized power in the monarchy during his tenure.
To consolidate his power Louis XIV tried to centralize the religion of the state. He chose Catholicism. He also declared that the king would reign alone. He did not have a chief advisor so he had an absolute monarchy.