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Henry IV of France
Henry the 4th ruled from 1589-1610
Assasignated
Major Events:
1. Brokered the Peace of Vervins
2. Lowered Taxes
3. Granted Religious Freedom to Protestants
4. Eliminated National Debt
I would give Henry the 4th a A because he was a very good king taking France out of debt and also giving people a lot of freedom. -
Louis XII
Louis XII ruled from 1610-1643
Major Events:
1.Ended French Nobility
2.Thirty Years War
3. Day of Doupes
I would give Louis XIII a C because he did some good thins such as ended French Nobility, but then did some bad things such as the Thirty Years War and giving to much power to the Cardnial. -
Louis XIV
Louis XIV ruled from 1643 to 1715
Major Events:
1.Extended French Borders
2. Expand Palace of Versailles
3.War of Spanish Succession
4. Cancels the Edict of Nantes
If I gave Louis XIV a grade hima A because he protcted religion, along with expanding the palace of versailles. -
Louis XV
Louis VX from 1715 to 1774
Major Impacts
1.War of Austrian Success
2.Sevens Year War
3. Lost almost all of France Colonies putting them in debt
4.He served a assasination attempt, after losing the war
I would give him a C because he did some good things, but did one very bad thing where he lost almost all of France colonies puting them in great debt. -
Louis XVI
Louis XVI ruled from 1774 to 1792
Major Impacts
1.War of Succesion
2.Failed to Adress all the Debt they were in putting France in more debt
3.Built Palace of Versallies
I would give Louis XVI A c+ because when he came into rule they were already in a lot of debt, but he did not do anything about it making him just a average leader. -
Louis XVII
Louis XVII ruled from 1793 to 1795
Major Impacts
1. He was abused by his family memebers and died at the age of 10
2. He became the Duke of Normandy at his birth
3. He was imprissened for a short time before he became king
I would give him a A because he didnt really do anything to harm the kingdom and ruled for a very short time.
