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=__1. Louis XVI__=

Ruled: France Years of Reign: 1774-1791 Religion: Catholic Ascension: His father's death in 1765 made him heir to the throne. Characteristics: Weak in character, dull minded, was condemmed to death. Contributions: Bad, started a war with Francis II, It was bad because he started a war. Most Famous For: His courage and dignity during his trial, which gave him a better reputation than he deserved.

=__2. Peter The Great__=



Ruled: Russia Years of Reign: 1697-1725 Religion: Protestant Ascension: Shared throne with half-brother, but then became sole ruler. Characteristics: 6' 6" Tall, facinated by modern tools Contributions:westernizing and reforming culture and government Most Famous For: Bad, building of St. Petersburg. It is bad because many deaths 25,000-100,000.

=__3. Louis XIII__=



Ruled: France Years of Reign: 1223-1226 Religion: Roman Catholic Ascension: Philip Augustus (His father) died on the 14th of July 1223 Characteristics: Short, Thin, Pail Faced, Contributions: Brought gains both to the royal domains and to the power of the crown over the feudal lords. They were good because it gave them more power. Most Famous For: Being a warrior prince with a reputation of a saint.

=__4. Henry of Navarre__=



Ruled: England Years of Reign: 1589-1610 Religion: Forced to Roman Catholic Ascension: He became legal heir to the throne by the death of the brother of Henri III, who succeeded Charles IX in 1574, and since Henry of Navarre was descendent of Charles IX, Henri III had to make him king. Characteristics: Courage, One of the countries most popular rulers ever, because he took on projects to improve the life of all subjects, Compassionate, Kind, and a great sense of humor. Contributions: He worked through his right hand man to regularize state finance, promote agriculture, drain swamps to create productive crop lands, undertake many public works, and encourage education as with the creation of the College Royal Louis-Le-Grand in La Fleche it was good because it help the state. Most Famous For: Instead of waging high cost war of opposing nobles, he just paid them off.

=__5. Maria Theresa__=



Ruled: Austria Years of Reign: 1740-1780 Religion: Catholic Ascension:Following the death of her father, Charles VI Characteristics: Intrest in Education, She really liked catholicism Contributions: She had to children that were reformers that helped monarchy, She had a coin made after her. Most Famous For: Took part of suppression of jesuits, even though she was loyal to cathoolic church.

=__6. Phillip II__=



Ruled: Spain Years of Reign: 1556-1598 Religion: Roman Catholic Ascension: Death of Charles V (Holy Roman Emperor/ Father) Characteristics: He had an absolute love of reading, annotating and drafting despatches. Contributions:Tried to improve monarchs power Most Famous For: Appeared the Champion of The Church.

=__7. Fredrick the Great__=



Ruled: Prussia Years of Reign: 1740-1789 Religion: Atheist Ascension: After father William I Characteristics: Studied music and French literature, which he wrote and composed himself. Contributions: He guided the growth of the provincial kingdom Most Famous For: Having a reputation of a military commander in austrian succession

=__8. Ivan the Terrible__=



Ruled: Russia Years of Reign: 1533-1584 Religion: Catholic Ascension: Came to throne at age 3 from father, Ivan III Characteristics: Horrible for killing his son, also ate people (cannibal) Contributions: Created a secret police force, bad because he had them kill anone he felt were traitors Most Famous For: Killing his eldest son.

=__9. Catherine the Great__=



Ruled: Russia Years of Reign: 1762- 1796 Religion: Christian Ascension: Death of Elizabeth Characteristics: Showed generosity and love toward her lovers Contributions: Form a commision to look over russias laws, and got rid of torture and capital punishment, good because it saved many lives Most Famous For: Expanding russia's territory

=__10. Henry VIII__=



Ruled: England Years of Reign: 1509-1547 Religion: Catholic Ascension: From father Characteristics: Always wanting a new wife Contributions: Lead to the act of Supremacy, bad becasue people had to belive henry and accept the divorce Most Famous For: All of his conflicting marriges

=__11. Mary I__=



Ruled: England Years of Reign: 1689-1702 Religion:Protestant Ascension: Crowned co-ruler with William of Orange after James fled Characteristics: Kind, because she helped England Contribtutions: Glorious Revolution, good because it restricted monarchs power Most Famous For: Accepting parliments Bill of Rights

=__12. Elizabeth I__=



Ruled: Britian Years of Reign: 1558- 1603 Religion: Protestant Ascension: Death of Mary I Characteristics: Well educated, spoke frech, italian, greek, latin Contributions: Religious peace, good becasue then anyone could practice anything Most Famous For: Doing much to support growth and development of english art and literature

=__13. James I__=



Ruled:England Years of Reign: 1603-1625 Religion: Catholic Ascension: Following Death of Elizebeth I Characteristics: Wanted and extravagant court to show power Contributions: Star Chamber, Good because it administered justice Most Famous For: Ignoring Parliment

=__14. Charles I__=



Ruled:England Years of Reign: 1625-1649 Religion:Catholic Ascension: Following James I (Father) Characteristics: Condemmed as Tyrant and Murderer Contributions: Petition of rights (demanded to end taxing people without parliments consent Most Famous For: Having a civil war break out

=__15. Charles II__=



Ruled: England Years of Reign: 1660-1685 Religion: Catholic Ascension: Death of Cromwell Characteristics: Restoration, good tried to restore power Contributions: //Habeas Corpus// Amendment, good, so people know why police or authorities bring them to court Most Famous For:Trying to restore power

=__16. James II__=



Ruled:England Years of Reign: 1685-1688 Religion: Catholic Ascension: Following Charles, who had no legitimate heirs to the throne Characteristics: Not a good king/ monarch Contributions: Having two rebellions against him, good because it got him out Most Famous For: Running away from england

=__17. William Mary of Orange__=



Ruled: Netherlands Years of Reign:1685-1702 Religion:Protestant Ascension: James Fleeing Characteristics: Loved by mary I Contributions:Glorious Revolution, good because took away some of monarchs power Most Famous For: the first monarch who loved and upheld constitutional religious liberties

=__18. George II__=



Ruled:Britian Years of Reign: 1727-1760 Religion: Catholic Ascension: After his father George I Characteristics: Strong and courageous Contributions: Being a leader in a battle, good, because he lead them to victory Most Famous For: Leading men in the battle of dettingen