Absolute Monarchs
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PHILLIP II
- Spain was most powerful under his rule
- Was against Protestantism
- Was seen as a great man by his people
- Was seen as a monster and a barbaric man by his enemies
- Got cancer and died after ruling for 44 years
LOUIS XIV
- Ruled for 72 years which is the longest in europeanan history
- Created a centralized state governed in the capital
- France was the leading European power during his rule
- Died of gangrene
IVAN THE TERRIBLE
- First ruler to be crowned as Tsar of All the Russias.
- Transformed Russia into an empire
- Killed many people and had a bad temper
- Reign lasted 37 years
- Died from a stroke while playing chess
PETER THE GREAT
- Started the northern War with Sweden which lasted 21 years
- Moved the Russian capital to St. Petersburg
- Raised taxes
- Focused on westernization of Russia
- Died from gangrene
CATHERINE THE GREAT
- Her rule is considered the golden age of Russia
- Many new cities and towns were created under her rule
- Freed Russians from compulsory military service
- Died of a stroke ending her rule
- Russia become one of europes strongest nations under her rule
HENRY VIII
- Separated the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church
- Known for having 6 wives because he wanted a son
- Was apart of the English reformation
- Described to be one of the most charismatic rulers of England
- Became obese and died at the age of 55
ELIZABETH I
- Fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty
- Supported theater, dance, education, fashion
- Had one of the greatest military victories in English history over Spain
- Her rule was known as the golden age for England
- Died from depression due to many deaths around her
FREDERICK II
- Best known for his brilliance in military campaigning
- Nicknamed Frederick the great
- Physically connected most of his realm near the end of his life
- Was a ruler of Prussia
- Died at the age of 74
