French Monarchs

By zach kellogg

  • King Henry IV

    King Henry IV
    King Henry IV
    1589-1610
    1. He got Pope Clement to reverse his excommunication
    2. Granted religious freedom to Protestants
    3. Edict of Nantes
    4. Fought against Catholic League
    I give Henry IV an "A" because of his help to the Protestants

  • Louis XII

    Louis XII
    Louis XII
    1610-1643
    1. Exciled his mother
    2. Founded the Academie francaise
    3. Stopped revolt of French Nobility
    4. Made French dominant over Spain
    I give Louis XII a B- because he did make France a dominant power in Europe but did excile his mother and killed her followers

  • Louis XIV

    Louis XIV
    Louis XIV
    1643-1715
    1. Longest reign of any monarch in European history
    2. Had a great approach on foreign policy
    3. Started reforming France
    4. Organized system of taxation
    I'd give Louis XIV a "A" because of his good ideas and was admired by many rulers around the world.

  • Louis XV

    Louis XV
    Louis XV
    1715-1774
    1, Well loved by the French people
    2. Lost a very costly war
    3. Did little for advancement of the country
    4. Sided with Austria against Britian in the 7 year war
    I give Louis XV a "D" because he spent a lot of money and did nothing for the advancement of England.

  • Louis XVI

    Louis XVI
    Louis XVI
    1774-1791
    1. He lacked self confidence
    2. He commited treason
    3. Faced enormous debt
    4. very indecisive
    I give Louis XVI a F because of the debt he created and he commited treason.

  • Louis XVII

    Louis XVII
    Louis XVII
    1793-1795
    1. Named Duke of Normandy at his birth
    2. He was placed in solitary confinement where he was neglected
    3. Never was the actual King of France people just thought of him as
    4. He swore that he was abbused by his mother
    I give Louis XVII a "C" because he didn't do anything but he never had a chance.