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no estates general, increase the size of military, creasted a lot of new nobles and let them spend all time on him and spent money on art and wars to make powerful France. no estates general, increase the size of military, creasted a lot of new nobles and let them spend all time on him and spent money on art and wars to make powerful france.
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∙ 12y agoLouis XIV effectively increased the power of the French Monarchy by doing things such as these: Firstly, to reduce the power of nobility and increase the power of the monarchy in France, Louis XIV ordered all the nobles to live with him in the Place of Versailles so he could keep a strict eye on them so that they wouldn't have more power than him. Secondly, Louis XIV placed taxes on imported and exported goods to collect more money from France.
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What is Louis XIV religion?
Louis XIV was a Roman Catholic.
Louis xiv execution?
XIV
Who is the most powerful ruler in french history who weakened the power of the nobility?
Louis XIV
What French monarch was best known as the Sun King?
Louis XIV of France was known as The Sun King. he was known as the Sun King because of the idea that as the planets revolve around the Sun, so too should France and the court revolve around him
What connected Louis XIV to Charles II?
Louis XIV and Charles II were first cousins. Charles II spent quite a bit of time in France with Louis XIV.
When was The Taking of Power by Louis XIV created?
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV was created in 1966.
Why did Louis XIV attempt to expand the french empire?
cos.
What is the duration of The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
The duration of The Taking of Power by Louis XIV is 1.67 hours.
Why did Louis xiv go to war?
Louis XIV went to war to gain territory, expand his empire and win glory. Louis XIV believed that the only way to obtain glory was through conquest.
Did Louis XIV share power?
No, he was the state.
What did King Louis XIV adopt as his personal emblem?
The Sun.
What kind of king was Louis XIV?
louis the xiv was like a dictator.Louis began his personal rule of France in 1661 after the death of his chief minister.
How did Louis XIV use Versailles to keep power?
He farted
What was the result from Louis XIV's threat to the European balance of power?
The result was that Louis XIV was prevented from expanding because other smaller powers banded together to hinder his own power.
For what reason were Protestants not allowed to settle in New France while Louis XIV was in power?
Louis XIV was Catholic, and he wanted all Protestants to convert.
What King is called the Sun King?
King Louis XIV.
Is Louis XIV single?
No, Louis XIV is not single.
