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The Sun King
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The Rays symbolize my power
and influence
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Important BackgroundMost powerful ruler in French History!Absolutism reached its peakDevout CatholicBureaucracyUsed silence/secrecy to achieve goals
Attempts to solidify Economic powerAppoints financial minister ColbertWants France to be self-sufficientBuilt/Strengthened industriesEstablished coloniesMercantilism—Export more than you importRevokes the Edict of Nantes
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Glorifies Himself and FrancePalace of Versailles
Used architecture—Impress Led to “palace building”
French—International language of proper societyParis—Royal city of scholarship/learningPatron of the arts
Wars of AggressionConstant Wars(4)Created a military machine of professional soldiersExpansionist policy—weaken the Empire &
led to high taxes.
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L’etat C’est moi
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Greeting Visitors
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Supporter of Sciences
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Early Days of Versailles
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Gardens
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Emblem