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Enlightenment - Start French Revolution
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In the 18th century, rulers who fit these characteristics were known as
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enlightened despots
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Enlightened despots were 18th-century absolute monarchs who embraced Enlightenment ideas while maintaining their power. Rulers like Frederick the Great of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia, and Joseph II of Austria implemented reforms such as religious tolerance, legal codification, and education improvements, though they never gave up absolute control.