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What did Louis XII reduce that gained him popularity?

  • National debt

  • Military conscription

  • Taille tax

  • Religious tensions

Answer

Taille tax, a burdensome property tax levied by feudal lords, was significantly reduced by King Louis XII of France, earning him immense popularity among the French populace. This tax relief provided a much-needed respite from the oppressive financial burdens that had plagued the people, fostering goodwill and cementing Louis XII's reputation as a benevolent and compassionate ruler.
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