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

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

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

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

5 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

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

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