Examples Of Eurasian Rulers
Eurasian Rulers of 1500 to 1800
In the time from 1500ad to 1800ad there were a few countries with powerful leaders. Spain, France, England, Russia and a few smaller countries of central Europe. They may not be well known but they were there.
Spain
Phillip II was the ruler of Spain. He lived from 1527 to 1598. Because he was the defender of Catholicism he was the most powerful ruler in Europe at the time. Phillip demanded reports from his advisers and would conduct discussions in his office.
His empire went across the world and used it aggressively. When the pope wanted to stop the Muslims of Ottoman in 1571 Phillip sent his army like a true crusader. His army was huge 50,000 solders. Thanks to all the gold and silver brought to Phillip he could afford such a powerful army. Phillip inherited Spain, the Spanish Netherlands and the American colonies from his dad …show more content…
They made him agree to not imprison subjects with out cause and not levy taxes without Parliament's consent. Charles did not follow these agreements. Charles offended the puritans by trying to have both kingdoms follow one religion, so the puritans rebelled.
Oliver Cromwell was a general for the Puritans during England's civil war. Cromwell captured Kin Charles for treason and had him executed. Cornwell now held power of England. He became a military dictator after ripping a constitution. Ireland then rebelled against him, so he sent an army to crush the rebels. 616,000 Irish died. After Cromwell's death the parliament appointed Charles II as ruler. Charles restored monarchy and brought back sports and theater. Russia
Ivan the Terrible came to the throne in 1533. Ivan crowned him self creaser and turned against his police force after accusing them of poising his wife. He killed his son and left a week boy as
In the time from 1500ad to 1800ad there were a few countries with powerful leaders. Spain, France, England, Russia and a few smaller countries of central Europe. They may not be well known but they were there.
Spain
Phillip II was the ruler of Spain. He lived from 1527 to 1598. Because he was the defender of Catholicism he was the most powerful ruler in Europe at the time. Phillip demanded reports from his advisers and would conduct discussions in his office.
His empire went across the world and used it aggressively. When the pope wanted to stop the Muslims of Ottoman in 1571 Phillip sent his army like a true crusader. His army was huge 50,000 solders. Thanks to all the gold and silver brought to Phillip he could afford such a powerful army. Phillip inherited Spain, the Spanish Netherlands and the American colonies from his dad …show more content…
They made him agree to not imprison subjects with out cause and not levy taxes without Parliament's consent. Charles did not follow these agreements. Charles offended the puritans by trying to have both kingdoms follow one religion, so the puritans rebelled.
Oliver Cromwell was a general for the Puritans during England's civil war. Cromwell captured Kin Charles for treason and had him executed. Cornwell now held power of England. He became a military dictator after ripping a constitution. Ireland then rebelled against him, so he sent an army to crush the rebels. 616,000 Irish died. After Cromwell's death the parliament appointed Charles II as ruler. Charles restored monarchy and brought back sports and theater. Russia
Ivan the Terrible came to the throne in 1533. Ivan crowned him self creaser and turned against his police force after accusing them of poising his wife. He killed his son and left a week boy as