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What style did John V adopt from European monarchs?

  • The English King

  • The French Sun King

  • The German Kaiser

  • The Russian Tsar

Answer

The French Sun King, Louis XIV, served as a model for John V of Portugal. John V adopted the Sun King's style of absolute monarchy, emphasizing royal authority and grandeur. He implemented a centralized government, controlled the nobility, and promoted the arts and sciences. John V's court became a center of culture and opulence, reflecting the influence of the French court at Versailles.
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