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History 16.2
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Hugoenots
French Protestants
Henry IV
A Huguenot prince who inherited the French throne in 1589
Edit of Nantes
law issued by French King Henry IV in 1598 giving more religious freedom to French Protestants
Cardinal Richelieu
Louis XIII chief minister
Louis XIV
inherited the throne at 5 years old after Cardinal Richelieu
Intendant
official appointed by French King Louis XIV to govern the provinces, collect taxes, and recruit soldiers
Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Louis XIV's brilliant finance minister
Versailles
Royal French residence and seats of government established by King Louis XIV
Levee
morning ritual during which nobles would wait upon French King Louis XIV (rising)
Balance of Power
Distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong.
Author
Eraumann
ID
5095
Card Set
History 16.2
Description
The Age of Absolutism
Updated
2010-01-26T02:52:23Z
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