Enlightened Despots Rulers who sought to govern through principles of reason while maintaining their absolute power.

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Enlightened Despots Rulers who sought to govern through principles of reason while maintaining their absolute power.

Absolutism the power and right to rule, resides exclusively with the King and not the nobles nor any assembly

Divine Right Belief that God had chosen them to rule King owned the country and its people

Ruling Families of Europe NationDynastyRuler FranceBourbonsLouis XIV PrussiaHohenzollerns Frederick the Great RussiaRomanovs Peter the Great Catherine the Great

How Just were the Enlightened Despots? Background: Childhood, Education, etc. Catherine the Great: German Princess who ruled after her husbands death. Fascinating Facts: Louis XIV – Sun King Frederick Great was friends with Voltaire

Accomplishments: Failures: Most Important Impact on History: In your opinion, which of these rulers was the most just and why?