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Aug 25, 1530
Ivan IV is Born
On August 25, 1530, Ivan IV was born. Known now as "Ivan The Terrible". The title was earned from Ivan's terrible paranoia and anger, which ended up causing Ivan to make irrational descisions and executions. Other than this Ivan was the first Tsar of All Russias, and helped bring Russia from a medieval state to an emerging empire. -
Jan 23, 1547
Ivan IV crowned Czar of all Russias
While the exact date is unknown, in 1547 Ivan IV is crowned the Czar of all Russias. This means Ivan is crowned the emperor of Russia, like a Roman emperor. Ivan now has complete control over his country, making him an absolute monarch. -
Ivan IV dies
March 18, 1584 in Moscow Russia Czar of all Russias Ivan IV dies. During his reign Ivan IV launched many violent attacks on oppossing countries, such as the massacre of Novgorod, He even executed his spouse and one of his sons. This proving his abuse of power, Also his insanity. although he was also able to create Russia's first printing yard, and support Russian art work. -
Charles 1
Charles I was born in Fife scotland on November 19, 1600. He was a monarch over England, Scotland, and Ireland until he died in 1649. He was extremely anglican and did not get along with Parliment. He became heir to the throme at age 12 after his brother died, and ruled until he was beheaded. He was very religious, and believed highly in Anglican Worship, but hemarried a catholic french princess He was a large part of the Civil War in England, and this was a huge part to what lead to his death. -
Louis XIV is Born
Known as Louis the Great, was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as the King of France until he died in 1715. During the span of his rule, France stayed as the leading power of Europe. Louis was a supporteer of the Divine RIght of Kings, and with this, became one of the most powerful French absolute monarchs in history. -
Charles I
What major actions are they known for?
- He is best known as that British king that got beheaded in 1649 after the Civil War. Also he revived taxenad old laws without Parliments agreement, the complained adn Charles dismissed them. He ruled without Parliment for 11 years. When there was war with Scotland he was forced to recall parliment. They were still complaining and after Charles tried and failed to arrest them, a civil war broke out in England. -
Charles I
He was accused as being a tyrant, a traitor, aand a murderer. Since he believed strongly in the DIvine Right of Kings he did not have a defense. He was voted to become beheaded and was executed on january 30, 1649. He was an absolute monarch because he surpassed Parliments decisions and the law. Also he violated the Petition of Right, and imposed taxes on the people to raise funds. He also tried to force the Scottish to accept the Anglican Prayer book. -
Peter I of Russia born
Peter I of Russia, also known as Peter the great, was born on June 9th, 1672. During his reign as Tsar, Peter I made the Russian empire become a major European power. He also lead a cultural movement which would impact modern Russia, and help lead Russia into joining the Enlightment. -
Louis Supports the Arts
Louis XIV was a huge supporter of the arts. Unlike previous times in which art was used to support religion, Louis believed art should be devoted to the Kings and rulers. This was Louis' ways of self promotion throughout his land. -
Peter I starts the Great Northern War
A long conflict lasting about 20 years. This war was caused when Russia attempted to take territory in the Baltic States. Eventually, Peter I and Russia were able to win the conflict and claim the land. -
The Birth of Frederick II of Prussia
Frederick IIof Prussia (Frederick the Great) was born in Berlin, Germany on January 24, 1712. His reign started in 1740 when he inherited the Prussian throne and in 1745 when he established control of Silesia. He also reformed the government and the military, and established a basic form of freedom of the press, and established religious toleration. Under his rule and military intelligence Prussia had become a preeminent power in Europe. -
The Death of Louis XIV
Louis XIV dies on the first of September, 1715 of senile gangrene. Louis lived as an absolute monarch for many years, he did this by having complete power over his people. Louis had control over the military, the church, and the culture of his people. Louis believed God put him at the throne, and he executed at God's will. -
Peter I of Russia dies
February 8, 1725, in Saint Petersburg, Russia Peter I falls ill and dies. Peter I of Russia was an absolute monarch because of his power as Tsar. As shown earlier, Peter I had enough power to simply declare war on another nation. A war which would last 20 years. Peter I also shows how much power an absolute monarch has over his people. -
Frederick II: What was he known for?
Frederick the Great is mostly well known for the taking of Silesia, this was resulted from the wat of the Austrian Succession. Not only did Frederick take Silesia, but he took it when the Austrians had been backed up by Hungary and Great Britain. Frederick took Silesia in 1748 because on the treaty of Aix La Chapelle. This was a huge success because with taking of Silesia, Prussia had now become a major European Power. -
The Death of Frederick II of Prussia
Frederick the Great died at a very old age for men of his time. Although Frederick the Great was an absolute monarch(the kind of Prussia), he was not a typical one. In a way some would say that he embodied enlightenment. He did not believe in divine right, and he was a servant of the state before he was a monarch. He even listened to his advisors which is not a common thing for monarchs. Also he ordered a new code when it came to Prussian Law, and he wanted to make the Law System more efficent.
