Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP European History 9 May 2015 Chapter 5 Outline Absolutism/Empire, 1660-1789 South-central France known as Auvergne in 1660s, marquis of Canillac had reputation Had right to collect taxes on special occasions, insisted that small privileges be converted into tributes; housed 12 accomplices in castle that he called apostles Imprisoned those who resisted/forced families to buy freedom Marquis might've gotten away; 1662, ran up against king Louis SIV, determined to demo. Power of monarch;Marquis was brought on charges before special court of judges from Paris, found guilty/forced to pay fine King confiscated prop./had marquis' castle destroyed Louis XIV's special court in Auvergne heard 1k civil cases over 4 months in 1662