@SUNKING101

King Louis XIV - @SunKing101

Place d'armes, 78000 Versailles, France

Information:
Birth and death date: September 5, 1638
(France) – September 1, 1715 (France)
FRIENDS: Time of reign: 1643 – 1715
Family: Louis XIII of France (father), Anne of Austria (mother), Maria
Theresa of Spain (wife, 1660-1683), Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de
Maintenon (wife, 1683-1715), and 17 children – Louis of Grand Dauphin,
Louis - Count of Vermandois, Marie Anne de Bourbon, etc.

Education: At the age of 5, I succeeded my father and took the throne of

France. I was then given a practical education compared to a scholarly
education. My godfather, Chief Minister Cardinal Jules Mazarin, tutored me
in the subjects of history, politics, and the arts.
@THEREALRICHELIEU Job experience: Because I took the French throne at age 5, I grew up
working as the King of France from 1643-1715 with help from Cardinal
Richelieu. However, in the year of 1661, I decided to take command of the
government opposed to ruling under my chief minister’s supervision.
Accomplishments: As King of France, I appointed intendents, who were
royal officials. They collected taxes, recruited soldiers, and implemented
policies in provinces. I also strengthened the ties between the middle class
and the monarchy. In regards to the military, the French army was the
@JEAN_BAPTISTE_COLBERT strongest in Europe while also gaining territories. Economically, France
started to follow mercantilist principles in order to support the economy. In
addition, the French government encouraged business/industry, placed high
taxes on imports in order to protect French manufactures, and encouraged
overseas colonization.
Failures: When I took my reign, the Fronde occurred. This was an uprising
in which nobles, merchants, peasants, and the urban poor rebelled against
the government. Once I took control of the government as an absolute
@JULESMAZARIN monarch, France once again became stable and organized. Later on during
my rule, wars were less successful because rival rulers fought to check
France’s power since my government and I were perceived as a threat.
Lastly, I decided to revoke the Edict of Nantes because I saw the Huguenots
as a danger to political and religious unity.
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Currently #RebuildingFrance by
expanding French territories,
strengthening the army, appointing
intendants, and improving the
economy. #L’etat,c’estmai
#FranceAllTheWay
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Networks:
-Future Business Leaders of
America
-French club
-Government Council

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Dear Selection Committee,

I hope this letter finds you all well. As I am sure you are aware, there is an opening in a leadership position
regarding the beautiful country of The United Empire. Just from observing the country’s development thus far, I can
already conclude that this land has unmeasurable potential. However, I believe that one can always improve and
continue to strive for unity, stability (both economically and politically), and success within a newly founded country.
That, my friends, is where I think my assistance can come in.

As a very young boy, I have always been surrounded by rigorous governmental issues regarding France; I
took the French throne at only five years old, succeeding several of my family members. With the help and support
from many qualified and successful advisers, I eventually decided to take control of France’s government officially in
the year of 1661. Once I truly stepped into the role of France’s new king, I knew there was work to be done since
France was in disarray. One of the many skills of being an effective leader is knowing when to ask for help and to
surround yourself with people whom you think will best help you achieve your goals and reach success. In this
particular case, I wanted the very best resources to help me guide France and its people on the path of success. So, I
appointed intendents. They were royal officials who collected taxes, recruited soldiers and implemented policies in
the provinces. This cemented the relations between the middle class and the monarchy. Another important skill to
obtain as a successful leader is to improve what is already provided. For example, I made sure that the French
military was the strongest in Europe while gaining territories around the continent. One last essential skill to take into
consideration when electing a new leader is to know that their intentions are to improve not only the country from a
political and economical standpoint, but also to improve the lives of the people. After all, if it’s not for the betterment
of the people, then who is it really for? In regards to France’s economy, I wanted France to follow mercantilist
principles in order to support the economy. In addition, the French government encouraged business/industry, placed
high taxes on imports in order to protect French manufactures, and encouraged overseas colonization.
Just to place my accomplishments for France into a different perspective, I would like to compare myself to
another leader, Charles I. During his reign, he dissolved Parliament as he attempted to take advantage of them with
his leadership position. Like I mentioned above, it is essential for a leader to know when to ask for help and to
establish good relationshipsj with their fellow advisors. I wanted to make sure I developed strong relationships with
those I worked with so that we could work together in harmony to achieve the most success. For example, my finance
minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, and I worked together to make sure that France followed mercantilist principles.
Another difference between Charles I and I is the fact that he was tried and later executed by his own subjects for
high treason. I think this occurred because he did not put the lives of his subjects first. When electing a new leader, it
is necessary to know that they always realize that the main purpose of their rule is to better the lives of the people. For
instance, I always put the lives of my people first, especially when I was implementing certain economic policies and
institutions relating to music and the arts.

As I have mentioned previously, I truly think that I embody the very important qualities of an effective leader
and would be honored to represent The United Empire as their leader. I hope you review my letter of candidacy and
consider me for the leadership position.
P.S - For any additional information you may want to learn about me and my candidacy, please feel free to contact
my two references: Jean-Baptiste Colbert - @Jean_Baptiste_Colbert and Jules Mazarin - @JulesMazarin

Sincerely,
King Louis XIV of France