Absolute Ruler

By Jailene R
  • Apr 10, 1534

    Henry VII

    Henry VIII, king of England, was famously married six times and played a critical role in the English Reformation, turning his country into a Protestant nation. In 1534, Henry VIII declared himself supreme head of the Church of England.
  • Apr 10, 1562

    King Philip II

    King Philip II of Spain, also known as Philip the Prudent, ruled one of the world's largest empires.

  • John Locke

    English philosopher John Locke's works lie at the foundation of modern philosophical empiricism and political liberalism. In 1668 Locke was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1668. He graduated with a bachelor's of medicine in 1674.

  • King Louis XIV

    Louis XIV was often known as the Sun King.Louis XIV holds the record of being the ruler for the longest period of time of any of the major European monarchies. He ruled France for 72 years, 3 months and 18 days.

  • Peter The Great

    Peter the Great was a Russian czar in the late 17th century, who is best known for his extensive reforms in an attempt to establish Russia as a great nation. In 1709, he defeated the Swedish army by purposely directing their troops to the city of Poltva