Absolutismus unter dem Sonnenkönig I musstewissen Geschichte
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Louis the 14th, the Sun King, established absolutism in France, ruling as an autocrat above the law based on civil service, the army, control over the Catholic Church, and being the highest judge and legislator. To finance his lavish lifestyle, he imposed taxes and duties on citizens, leading to resentment and eventually sparking the French Revolution.
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- Louis XIV established absolutism in France, ruling as an autocrat above the law, with power based on civil service, standing army, control over the Catholic Church, and being the highest judge and legislator, consolidating authority under his reign.
- The financial burden imposed on citizens and farmers through taxes and duties to support Louis's extravagant lifestyle and state expenditures ultimately led to discontent among the French subjects, culminating in the French Revolution as they rebelled against the unfair economic exploitation by the monarchy.
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Louis the 14th was known as the Sun King.
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"Louis XIV: Sun King of Versailles"
- Louis the 14th, known as the Sun King, lived in the Palace of Versailles, a massive structure with over 2,000 rooms and extravagant decorations.
- Louis established absolutism, ruling as an autocrat appointed by God, above the law, with power based on four pillars: civil service, standing army, control over the Catholic Church, and being the highest judge and legislator.
- The civil service in France was loyal to the king, with officials having lifelong positions, while the standing army was composed of soldiers loyal to Louis, fighting for him for a few years.
- The Catholic Church in France served the king, who had power over it as a ruler appointed by God, and Louis alone determined the laws, making him above the law.
- Louis maintained control over the nobles by creating a court of high nobility, ensuring they vied for his favor and lived luxurious lives to stay close to him.
- To finance his extravagant lifestyle and state expenditures, Louis imposed taxes and duties on citizens and farmers, stimulating the economy through mercantilism.
- Louis's absolutist rule and lavish lifestyle inspired rulers across Europe, leading to the construction of smaller versions of Versailles in various countries, while the French subjects eventually rebelled in the French Revolution due to the unfair burden of supporting the extravagant court and military.
