Compare Louis XIV to Elizabeth I of England?
Both were powerful rulers who believed in strong centralised government. Both of them encouraged the arts and were patrons of the theatre. Both of them liked to be admired, and enjoyed being flattered by their courtiers. Louis XIV was more extravagent than Elizabeth and spent more heavily, Elizabeth was careful with money. Elizabeth was better educated that Louis, having had an intensive education ehen shd was young in latin, greek, modern languages etc, wheras Louis was not given much of an education, though he picked up some latin in later life. Louis married twice, and had many mistresses. Elizabeth never married, although she had many offers, and if she ever had a lover, it was never discovered, as a woman she had to live by different rules, she had to be virtuous.
Is Queen Elizabeth II related to Louis XIV?
Yes. His Aunt Henrietta was married to King Charles I. She was the mother of Charles II and James II. HOW is it that no one else noticed that? True, it's a tenuous relationship, but it DOES exist.
What were the grounds for England’s subservience to France’s kingdom during the reign of Philip IV?
The English kings during the reign of Philip IV—Edward I and Edward II—were vassals of France in their capacity as dukes of Aquitaine and Gascony. We should make a distinction between the legal reasons that Edward paid homage to Philip and the practical ones.This was not truly subservience, but a political decision to respect the legal mechanism of homage. Edward's holdings were in fealty to the French king, meaning that Aquitaine and Gascony were technically part of the land of the Kingdom of France, even though ruled by a duke who also happened to be the king of England. Earlier English kings held much more land in France (Normandy, etc.) but Edward's grandfather John was defeated militarily by Philip II of France and the remaining lands held by the king of England / duke of Aquitaine were smaller. By this time, France had quite an advantage in population (maybe 6 - 7 times greater) and wealth, so it is likely that Edward I paid homage for practical reasons, fearing the further loss of French lands. As much as homage was the correct legal mechanism, the English king respected it only as long as he was politically and militarily unable to break free. The politics that led to the Hundred Years' War would change this.
On what date will Queen Elizabeth have reigned longer than Queen Victoria.?
Currently Elizabeth II is second longest-serving monarch in Britain. 6 February 1952 to 2 July 2014,22,792 days or 62 years, 146 days, so far. Victoria served 23,226 63 years, 216 days. Should Elizabeth II still be reigning on— 10 September 2015 (at age 89 years, 142 days), she would surpass Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning female monarch in world history. 6 February 2022 (at age 95 years, 291 days), she would celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. 27 May 2024 (at age 98 years, 36 days), she would surpass Louis XIV of France as the longest reigning monarch of a major country in European history. 17 October 2034 (at age 108 years, 179 days), she could surpass Sobhuza II as the longest reigning monarch in world history, depending on whether and when the reign of Bhumibol Adulyadej had ended.
How were Louis XIV and Peter the great similar/different?
Firstly,they were both autocrats,in that all decisions of state had to be approved by them.Secondly,they both wanted to curb the power of an ambitious nobility.However,they achieved this aim differently; Louis made his court at Versailles the centre of power,so the nobility had to spend all their time there if they wanted to have any influence.This kept them away from their own provincial power bases,making it hard for them to plot against the king.Peter on the other hand tortured and murdered any nobles he suspected of disloyalty.The main difference between the two was that Louis was ruling a cultural advanced,modern state - Russia under Peter was still very backward compared to major European states,so Peter worked hard to modernize Russia.Finally,both built up strong armies and used them for territorial expansion, thus increasing the prestige of their countries.
Was King George II related to King Louis XIV?
They were related but not very closely. Elizabeth Stuart, sister of Charles I was the great-grandmother of George II. Charles I married Henrietta Maria of France who was Louis XIV’s aunt. Louis XIV’s brother, Philippe, married a child of that marriage who was Elizabeth Stuart’s niece. Philippe’s second wife was Elizabeth-Charlotte, Princess of the Palatinate who was Elizabeth Stuart’s granddaughter.
What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a despotism?
Interestingly the etymology dictionary equates the two meanings: despot = "absolute ruler," from Middle .Latin. despota, from Greek. despotes "master of a household, lord, absolute ruler. ------------ The first recorded use of the word in English dates to early in the reign of Elizabeth I. ======= However, customarily the word is used perjoratively to imply that it is an "absolute ruler" who uses his power selfishly or cavalierly. Technically there was no difference in the position of Henry VIII from either his father, or his daught Elizabeth I. But the father was careful and only used his power to maintain his position. The daughter was likewise, only using executions when she thought it was absolutely necessary. -------- In contrast, Henry VIII executed tens of thousands of people, sometimes in unimaginably cruel fashion. He executed two of his wives. He stole property and spent lavishly until the country was bankrupt. He was hugely fat and had running sores that never healed when he grew older. We tend to use the word "despot" to describe him.