Louis XIV was the king of France from 1643-1715 in this reign he made some great statements about religion. From the Edict of Nates to rejecting Colbert ideas. Before Louis was king a man named Henry IV he declared that the Huguenots could worship in peace. Huguenots could set up at least one house to worship at. This declaration was known as the Edict of Nates. Many of Frances skilled workers and business leaders were …showed first 75 words of 326 total…

…showed last 75 words of 326 total…where they would not be prosecuted. Another reason why Louis was not enlighten was that he had costly wars he wanted the Rhine rive bout could never acquire this. Another thing was that he was supreme ruler. One of the better things of Louis was that he appreciated the arts. He had the Mona Lisa in his bedroom. He also loved plays and musicals. In all Louis had his ups and downs when he ruled.