the sun king. the rays symbolize my power and influence
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The Sun King
The Rays symbolize my power
and influence
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
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.
L’etat C’est moi
Greeting Visitors
Supporter of Sciences
Early Days of Versailles
Gardens
Emblem