Even though Louis XIV and Elizabeth I had their differences, they had similarities as well. For example, both monarchs wanted to spread religion, Louis didn`t like protestants and wanted to …show more content…
For instance, the way that the two monarchs dealt with problems that came up during their rule. For Louis XIV, it was when he wanted to dispose of the Huguenots. He did this by prohibiting Protestants from settling in New France. Elizabeth was more calm and knowledgeable with problems she faced. Elizabeth wanted to make England Protestant but if she did, there would be a civil war that would break out in England. She solved this with creating a compromise with the Church of England so that the civil war could be evaded. Another difference between the two Monarchs was that Louis XIV was an Absolute Monarch, while Elizabeth was not. Louis XIV could make decisions left and right and not have any restrictions of power, while on the other hand, Elizabeth I has to consult the parliament on every one of her decisions and she had to deal with the government while she was ruling.
Although Louis XIV and Elizabeth were very similar monarchs in many ways, the majority of their comparative qualities were different from each other. This being that Louis took a more firm stand on his power and used it to its full extent, while Elizabeth was more conscientious of her power and dint misuse or abuse it. While it is clear now to see the differences between monarchs during the 16th and 17th centuries, it is clearer to see the similarities and differences between Louis XIV and Elizabeth