What nickname reflects John V's influence from Louis XIV?
The Portuguese Sun King
The Iberian Moon King
The Lisbon Star King
The Atlantic Ocean King
Answer
The nickname "The Portuguese Sun King" reflects John V's emulation of Louis XIV of France. Louis XIV was known as the "Sun King" due to his grandiose court and his belief in the divine right of kings. John V admired Louis XIV's absolutism and sought to model his own reign on the French monarch. He adopted Louis XIV's courtly rituals, built lavish palaces, and promoted the arts and sciences.
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