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Henry IV
King Henry IV of France
1589-1610
Death (assassination)
1.) The first French monarch of the house of Bourbon.
2.) Granted religious freedom to the Protestants.
3.) Lowered taxes on French citizens.
4.) Opened trade routes to East Asia.
Bourbon
King Henry IV would recieve a B because he allowed freedom in religion and lowered taxes on the citizens. -
Louis XIII
King Louis XIII
1610-1643
Died (Crohn's Disease)
1.) Had no interest in his wife.
2.) Exciled his mother.
3.) Was nine when he became king.
4.) Declared war on spain
King Louis XIII gets a D because he exiled his mother and didn't like his wife. -
Louis XIV
King Louis XIV
1643-1715
Death (Gangrene)
1.) Led an absolute monarchy.
2.) Revoked the Edict of Nantes.
3.) Practiced an agressive foreign policy.
4.) Started reforming France.
King Louis XIV would get a C because of his absolute monarchy. He shouldn't have all the power.
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Louis XV
King Louis XV
1715-1774
Death (smallpox)
1.) Contributed to the decline of royal authority.
2.) Had a detrimental political actions.
3.) Continuously overspent.
4.) Lacked leadership skills.
King Louis XV would recieve a C because he wasnt a good leader. But at least he didn't exile his mother. -
Louis XVII
King louis XVII
1773-1795
Death (Tuberculosis)
1.) Was imprisoned.
2.) Forced to move because of the revolution.
3.) Made an unsuccessful atempt to escape Paris.
4.) Died in captivity.
King Louis XVII gets a D becasue he didn't really do anything but run. -
Louis XVI
King Louis XVI
1774-1794
Death (Guillotine)
1.) Executed for treason.
2.) Last of the Bourbon kings.
3.) Brought the French revolution crashing down.
4.) Focused on religion uniformity and foreign policy.
King Louis XVI would get a F because you dont commit treason and get caught. Try to hide it next time.
