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Henry IV
Was known as Good King Henry
Henry became target of at least 12 assassination attempts.
Babtised Catholic, Raised Protestant.
I would give an A because he was known as Good King Henry so he must have been liked, other than the 12 times they tried to assianate him
ruled from 1589-1610 -
Louis XIII
Became King of France at age nine.
He exiled his mom.
He relied heavily on his chief ministers.
ruled 1610-1643
I would give Louis XIII a D because he had no repect for his mom and was not ready to be king. -
Louis XIV
Know as Louis the Great
1643-1715
Wanted to get rid of Fuedalism completely
One of the most powerful monarchs
I would give Louis a grade of a B because of his efforts
to get rid of fedalism
ruled 1643-1715 -
Louis XV
Most scholars believe Louis XV's decisions damaged the power of France
Norman Davies characterized Louis XV's reign as "one of debilitating stagnation,"
Lost many wars.
I would Give this guy a F because of his lack of leadership and that he lost many wars. -
Louis XVI
deposition in 1792
The first part of Louis' reign was marked by attempts to reform France in accordance with Enlightenment ideals.
Louis was indecicive and led to a finacial crisis.
Louis XVI was suspended and arrested at the time of the insurrection of 10 August 1792.
I would give this louis a D because he led France into a finacial crisis and was a terrible decision maker. -
XVII
Born in 1785
Was never ofically king, just had the title
France was a republic when he was around.
I give him a B because he never really had to do anythiing since he had no power.
