16 Flashcards
Philip ll
Expanded spanish influence. Strengthened catholic church. Made his own absolute power. Battles in Mediterranean and Netherlands. Had huge armada sail to England
Charles V
- Ruled holy Roman Empire and Netherlands. Gave up titles. Divided empire.
Henry IV
1589, Huguenot prince inherited throne. Edict of Nantes granting Huguenots religious toleration. Killed by assassin in 1610
Louis XIII
Henry IV’s son, inherited throne at 9
Cardinal Richelieu
Louis XIII’s chief minister. Sought to destroy power of Huguenots and nobles.
Louis XIV
1643 inherited throne at 5. Mazarin was chief minister. Sun is symbol of absolute power. Built strong french army. Versailles-palace. The classical age of french drama. Costly wars.
Philip V
1700, inherited throne of Spain. Saw protestant minority as threat to religious and political unity. Persecuted Huguenots
James I
Lectured parliament about divine right.
Charles I
1625 inherited throne. Absolute monarch. Ignored Petition of Right fir 11 years and ruled without parliament. Executed for “tyrant, traitor, murderer, and public enemy”
Oliver Cromwell
Puritan member. Organized “New Model Army” for parliament.