Bourbon Dynasty

The Bourbon Dynasty refers to a prominent royal family from France, originally rising to power in the late 16th century. They are known for ruling France from the late 1500s until the French Revolution in 1789, and they also had branches in Spain and other countries. The most famous Bourbon monarchs include Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, who exemplified absolute monarchy, and his descendants, who faced challenges during revolutionary movements. The dynasty saw a return to power in France after the revolution but ultimately ended with the fall of the monarchy in the late 19th century.