Louis XV of France

King Louis XV of France Louis XV was born on February 15, 1710 at the Palace of Versailles (Versailles, France) and died on May 10, 1774. King Louis XV was the 3rd son of the Duke of Burgundy and his wife Marie Adelaide of Savoy (“Louis XV”). He obtain the throne after his great-grandfather King Louis XIV at the age of 5. The reason being he lost his parents and brother. Since he was so young when he succeeded the throne, the kingdom was ruled under Philippe II, Duke of Orleans until Louis reached

All That Glitters is Not Gold Louis XIV, also known an The Sun God, was the King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. 1His reign as ruler lasted for more than 72 years and even today it is considered as the longest reign of any monarch in European history. During his tenure as ruler, King Louie XIV established France as the most powerful country in Europe, as he maintained a very strong economy and played a significant role in influencing the politics of other European countries. Besides

the face of France, altering the traditions of government and culture. History throughout time has maintained a cause-and-effect pattern with nearly all crucial events; the French Revolution is no different. Lasting from 1789 until 1799, the revolution was partially carried forward from Napoleon during the expansion of the French Empire. The revolution was a chain of social and political acts brought on by reformers in the French Government to execute an absolute power from King Louis XVI and wealthy

1790’s France had different groups with conflicting ideas on how their government should run. In the French society, the rich wanted to stay rich and not pay taxes or accept other responsibilities. The poor demanded change. The difference of opinions created a lot of conflicts because each group had strong opinions on how the country should run. During the immediate period prior to and during the French Revolution, the demands and interests of different groups caused social conflict. For example

how they contributed to and handled the economic downturn in France for centuries prior to the French Revolution. Forming the foundation of many of France’s financial issues, the monarchial system granted royals and the nobles who surrounded them the ability to feel as if they are intended to be superior to the rest of France, a mentality that would last until the French Revolution began. With this monarchial system, each king of France from 1610 to 1789 would contribute in both positive and negative

Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France who was stripped of her title, put in jail, and then executed by her own people. Archduchess Marie Antoinette was born on November 2nd, 1755 in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of Francis I who was the Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa who was the ruler of the Hapsburg Empire. She lived a fairly peaceful and happy early life at the Schonbrünn Palace in Vienna. As a child, she did not have to study hard but instead was taught how to live a court

Situated in France, The Palace of Versailles, is not only famous as a building but it stood as a symbol of absolute monarchy. Starting in 1623 with the assistance of Louis XIII, the château started as a chasing lodge built of brick and stone. Then it was transformed into a royal palace soon after by Louis XIV. The first phase of expansion took place between 1661 and 1678, it was designed by Louis Le Vau who also served as the supervisor. These additional three new wings of stone surrounded the original

eighteenth-century France during the reign of Louis XV. It was a time when the enormous bourgeoisie population was slowly growing in independent wealth, yet remained grossly overtaxed and starved. These peasants were systematically excluded from the aristocracy and the workings of government. France was a stronghold of the dying feudal-influenced monarchy system, in which the king declared himself an absolute monarch with the divine right to rule as

reckless attempt at reigning over France as Queen as well as her materialistic demeanour, which was symbolic of the French monarchy and greatly despised by French commoners. Despite her inefficient reign over France, Marie’s time as Queen was not entirely unfruitful. During her reign she was recorded as being immensely charitable towards the destitute. Due to being of Austrian descent, she was subject to discrimination and made a scapegoat for the failings of the France. Antoinette was materialistic

Timeline List: Karl - France John Calvin Louis XV Louis XIV Louis XIII Henry IV Henry III Henry VIII Charles IX Edict of Nantes St. Bartholomew 's Day Massacre Research: John Calvin: http://www.biography.com/people/john-calvin-9235788 Was a Theologian, and Journalist Born July 10, 1509 and died May 27, 1564 Born in Noyon, Picardy, France and died in Geneva, Switzerland studied at University of Paris, University of Orléans, University of Bourges He lived in Geneva until anti-protestant authorities