Monarchs Of Europe Flashcards
Belief that monarchs got their power from God
Divine right
A ruler whose power was not limited by haveing to consult with the nobles, common people, or their representatives
Absolute monarchy
After years of devastating wars between Catholics and Protestants, Charles V of Spain had to sign the
Peace of Augsburg
Philip assembled a grate fleet to attack England
Spanish Armada
French Calvinist Protestants
Huguenot
The mass killing of Huguenots
Saint Bartholomews day massacre
Henry granted some rights to Huguenots
Edict of Nantes
Louis XIII was
A weak king of France really young when took the crown
Ruled for Louis XIII for a bit then came his most trusted adviser
Cardinal Richelieu
The sun king, Versailles
Louis XIV
War that cost France tuns of money declared by Louis XIV
War of the Spanish Succession
Louis XIV accepted this treaty
Treaty of Utrecht
A group of strict Calvinists, demanded that the Church of England be further reformed
Puritans
Kings supporters in England
Royalists
Took control after Charles I was beheded, also was part of parliament
Oliver Cromwell