Enlightenment Spreads Ch 6.3

Abolished serfdom

Ruled Russia as an enlightened despot

Brutally crushed a massive uprising of serfs

He was criticized because of his work that threatened the government and the Church.

Ruled Austria as an enlightened despot

Ran the most influential of Paris salons during the Enlightenment.

Edited and published the Encyclopedia.

Ruled Prussia as an enlightened despot

Developed the main features of the modern novel. 

A social gathering of intellectuals and artists 

Relating to simple, elegant style based on ancient Greek and Roman themes

Composed classical music

A grand ornate style that characterized European paintings, music and architecture. 

Gave the nobility absolute power over the serfs