Enlightened absolutism
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Enlightened absolutism, also known as enlightened despotism and benevolent absolutism, is a form of absolute monarchy or despotism inspired by the Enlightenment. Enlightened monarchs embrace rationality. Most enlightened monarchs fostered education and allowed religious tolerance, freedom of speech, and the right to hold private property.
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Enlightened Absolutists
- Catherine II of Russia
- Frederick II of Prussia
- Gustav III of Sweden
- Maria Theresa of Austria
- Charles III of Spain
- Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
- Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
- Joseph I of Portugal
- Napoleon I of France
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