The Evolution of French Monarchy and Culture

Administrative Regions

France has 26 regions, 22 in Europe.

Vichy Political Regime

Established current regions during World War II.

Joan of Arc

Her victory led to political and nationalistic gains.

Italian Influence

French kings envied Italian political and cultural gains.

Fortress-like Castles

Inspired by the splendor of Italian nobility.

Francis I

Encouraged Renaissance arts in France (1515-1547). developed the life of the nobility in this region, built many château along the

loire river

henry II

married italian catherine de medici. controlled him and their

three sons each of whom succeeded to the throne

Catherine de Medici

Promoted Italian arts and culture in France.

Henry IV

Converted to Catholicism to gain French crown. successor of henry III, born in navarre. small kingdom in pyrenees

2. protestant turned catholic to gain the crown of france

3. “paris is worth a mass”

4. married marie de medici

5. enemy of fanaticism friends of the people

6. hates fanatics of religion

7. thought the groups of different beliefs could live in sanity

8. final settlement of religious difficulties of people and by edict of nantes create

s religious tolerance that brought peace to the country

Edict of Nantes

Established religious tolerance in France.

Louis XIII

Succeeded Henry IV at age 9; weak ruler. son of henry IV. succeeded him when he was just 9 years old

2. marie de medici became his regent: no principle woman

3. was a feeble ruler

4. banished his mother but no peace in france

5. appointed cardinal richilieu

6. him being married to a spanish was hostile to the hapsburg- ruled austria

Cardinal Richelieu

Influential advisor to Louis XIII (1622-1642). became a spiritual advisor to the court from 1622-1642

2. the king was the first man in europe but the second in his own kingdom

3. quote the helmet of generalissimo of the french army and the cardinals hat

4. during the reign of louis XIII the influence on both countries gradually

lessened

Louis XIV

Reigned 72 years; known as the Sun King. was least alone after his father and richilieu died. only about 5

years old

2. 72 years reign (1643/1715) first under the mazarin and later as an absolute

monarch

3. 4. 6. 7. plates an important part of the decorative arts

a le roy soleil lover of pop and splendor

5. ruled with magnificence

french taste became the standard of excellence

he was the most regal of kings and his reign one of the most extravagant of

modern times

Palace of Versailles

Built by Louis XIV; symbol of royal extravagance. 200 rooms for guests and banquet style

Louis XV

Grandson of Louis XIV; faced economic challenges. grandson is louis XV- was five years old when he got the crown

2. a regent was appointed until he was 13.

3. the coffee became empty and being under the religions and moral influence,

austerity was imposed because of its chaotic economic state

4. continued a mas round of pleasure that courtiers had instigated under the

regent and insulted himself with unlimited luxury

5. overburdened with taxation despite its economic conditions improving for a

while to keep up the extravagances of the court and the kinda

favorite: madame pompadour, madame du barry- influential in the court

mistress of the king

6. the reign ended in the lurid deathbed project: after me, the deluge

7. rococo style

Rococo Style

Artistic style associated with Louis XV's reign.

Louis XVI

Stripped France of American colonies; faced revolution.

Marie Antoinette

Louis XVI's wife; criticized for lavish lifestyle.

sub king and interning letter L

louis xiv emblem

love of order and love of romance

French Mind Characteristics

Heraldic Coat of Arms

Symbolic representation of nobility and lineage.

Fleur de Lis

Stylized lily symbolizing purity and the Catholic Church.

Salamander Emblem, letter F

Francis I's symbol; represents resilience and fire.

H&D

henry II and diane de poiter

coat of arms

louis XIII emblem

royal standard and coat of arms

louis xv, xvi

Royal Standard

Flags representing the authority of French kings.

Baroque Style

Artistic style characterized by grandeur and drama.

Château

French term for a large country house.