"new monarchs" or Renaissance monarchs (jan 1, 1450 – jan 1, 1648)
Description:
The term applied to Louis XI of France, Henry VII of England, and Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, who strengthened their monarchical authority often by Machiavellian means.Emphasized royal majesty and authority over their subjects, and they suppressed opposition and rebellion. Still continued some middle age practices.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1450
jan 1, 1648
~ 198 years