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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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