The French king refers to the monarch who held absolute power in France before the French Revolution. They ruled with complete authority and were considered the highest authority in the country.
Related terms
Estates-General: A representative assembly of three estates (clergy, nobility, and commoners) that advised the French king.
Absolute monarchy: A form of government where a single ruler holds ultimate power without any constitutional limitations.
Louis XVI: The last King of France before the French Revolution, whose reign was marked by political instability and economic crisis.