1. CHY4U1 People that changed the world LOUIS XIV Slideshow made by: Katrina Yambao

2. LOUIS XIV Time period: -Modern European HistoryTime period: -Modern European History Concept: -AbsolutismConcept: -Absolutism Nationality: -FrenchNationality: -French Dates: -1638 - 1715Dates: -1638 - 1715

3. His relationship to Absolutism In 1861, he assumed sole responsibility for government His absolutism brought him into conflict with the Huguenots & the papacy with damaging repercussions and his many wars became a financial burden, but his 72 year reign is associated with the greatest age of French culture, symbolized by the palace of Versailles He was called the grand monarch or the Sun king He perfected the practice of Royal Absolutism.

4. His importance to the concept and world History. ABSOLUTISM His rule has been hailed as the supreme example of absolutismHis rule has been hailed as the supreme example of absolutism HISTORY He ranks as one of the most remarkable monarchs in historyHe ranks as one of the most remarkable monarchs in history He epitomized the ideal of kingshipHe epitomized the ideal of kingship During his reign France stabilized and became one of the strongest powers in EuropeDuring his reign France stabilized and became one of the strongest powers in Europe

5. Works cited "HyperHistory." World History. Web. 19 Sept. 2010.. Louis XIV - the Sun King: Louis XIV - the Sun King. Web. 19 Sept. 2010..