Louis XIV would have been most likely to agree with the statement made by King James I. Louis XIV, known as the "Sun King," embodied the concept of absolute monarchy and believed in the divine right of kings, which aligns with the notion that kings are appointed by God and have a sacred authority. The other individuals listed, such as Oliver Cromwell, William of Orange, and John Locke, had more republican or anti-monarchist views.
Read the quotation.
“The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth; for kings are not only God's lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God's throne, but even by God himself are called gods.”
―King James I, Works (1609)
Which of the following people would have been most likely to agree with this statement?
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Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell
Louis XIV
Louis XIV
William of Orange
William of Orange
John Locke
John Locke
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