Louis VI the Fat (r.1108-1137) (mar 1, 1108 – dec 1, 1137)
Description:
defended and grew royal power:○ Capetians extensively utilized royal and divine imagery and propaganda to strengthen French kingship
Suger (1081-1151) cast them as protectors of the faith and being sacred
collection of taxes and dues using Prévôts and wealth from Paris; financial strength enabled employment of civil servants and gift-giving for more power
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Date:
mar 1, 1108
dec 1, 1137
~ 29 years