Louis XIV recruited members of the _________ to work as royal intendants.

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Louis XIV recruited members of the bourgeoisie, or the middle class, to work as royal intendants. These were often wealthy and educated merchants who were loyal to the crown and had proven themselves capable administrators. Nobles were not chosen for these roles, as Louis XIV sought to centralize his power and limit the influence of the aristocracy. The military and clergy also were not typically chosen for the role of intendant. The educated peasant class did not have the necessary status or connections to be considered for such a position.

Louis XIV Recruited Members of the _________ to Work as Royal