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Absolute Monarchs

Absolute Monarchs and Autocrats

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Louis XIV (1643 - 1715) Ruled: France Known For: “the sun King” Built the Palace of Versailles Force nobles to move into the palace so he could Keep watch over them. Raised an army to expand his power Was a devout catholic
Maria Theresa (1638 - 1683) Ruled: Habsburg Empire - (Empire of Austria Hungary) Known For: Forced Nobles and Clergy to pay taxes in an effort to ease the tax burden on peasants. She was an Enlightened Despot used her power to bring about positive change
Peter the Great(1682 - 1721) Ruled: Russia Known For: Expanding Russian territory through a series of wars. Westernization - traveled in Western Europe to learn about the culture and technology. Ex.) Beard tax Attempted to secure a warm water port for Russia.
Catherine the Great (1729 - 1796) Ruled: Russia for 20 years Known For: A German princess that married Peter III passed laws that gave citizens greater freedom Began free education for boys and girls Supported Westernization Secured a warm water port for Russia
Henry VIII (1491 - 1527) Ruled: England Known For: Broke with the RCC with his Act of Supremacy in which he created his own religion. Took this action because the Pope would not grant him a divorce Centralized power
Louis XVI (1754 - 1793) Ruled: France Known For: The last monarch of France before the start of the French Revolution. Very shy, did not have much interest in government or politics. Married to Marie Antoinette at age 15
Akbar the Great (1542 - 1605) Ruled: Mughal Empire, India Known For: Empire was larger and stronger than any in Europe at that time Modernized the army Ruled with religious tolerance because of India’s diversity
Suleiman the Magnificent (1520 -1566) Ruled: Ottoman Empire Known For: Conquered land throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe Established a golden age Known as “The Lawgiver” for improving the legal system and government Expanded in the influence of Islam
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