Who believed in the divine right of kings?

Question

Responses

Montesquieu

Montesquieu

Voltaire

Voltaire

Louis XIV
Louis XIV

John Locke

Answer 1

The concept of the divine right of kings was primarily associated with Louis XIV of France. He famously epitomized this belief, asserting that his authority to rule came directly from God. Montesquieu and Voltaire, in contrast, were critical of this concept, and John Locke advocated for government based on the consent of the governed, opposing the idea of divine right. Therefore, the correct answer to your question, among the options provided, is Louis XIV.