Louis XIV

Louis XIV Quotes

“I am the state.”

“It is legal because I wish it.”

“Has God forgotten all I have done for Him?”

“Ah, if I were not king, I should lose my temper.”

Louis XIV of France

He called himself the “Sun King,” and believed that France could not survive without his rule.

Some say he was the greatest of absolute rulers

How was Louis absolute? Patronage

Supported the arts, sciences and buildings throughout France (even if much of the artwork was of

him). He even created orphanages and many public services like a home for military veterans.

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Promoted the idea that he was the “Sun King” and France could not survive without him.

Sponsored pictures and statues of himself everywhere.

Dressed well and maintain a lavish (rich) lifestyle.

Built the Palace of Versailles to display his wealth.

Controlled Nobles Invited them to live in the Palace of Versailles

They competed for his attention Origin of word Etiquette

Magna Carta

In 1215, nobility rebelled against King John and forced him to sign the Magna Carta.

A charter that placed limits on the king’s power.

The Monarch must obey the law.

Parliament

Representative assembly that makes the laws.

English monarchs must ask the Parliament to finance wars.

Had to ask for funds

Had to ask for Declaration of War

Strengthened power of Parliament

British Parliament