Louis XIV - "Sun King." Model of absolute monarchy (29 nov 1638 año – 5 ene 1715 año)

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Louis kept nobles weak by offering choice b/w impoverishing themselves at court or exiling themselves in their estates. Diminished power of nobility, eliminated feudalism. Centralized France

Subordinated Church in FRance to his control. More efficient taxation, established regular legal code (Code Louis, basis for Nap. Code)

His methods and FR culture were imitated throughout Europe. Evolution of idea of absolute monarchy - it had to be efficient and seek popular support. Absolute monarchy became "enlightened"

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