What is the Divine Right of Kings?

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The Divine Right of Kings is an idea that some men were rulers over other men because God chose them, and these rulers answered to no one but God. Many medieval rulers used this idea to do pretty much whatever they wanted. To find more information click here: http://www.wsu.edu/˜dee/GLOSSARY/DIVRIGHT.HTM

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What is the Divine Right of Kings?

The Divine Right of Kings is an idea that some men were rulers over other men because God chose them, and these rulers answered to no one but God. Many medieval rulers used this idea

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What was the 'divine right' of kings?

The king was considered to be appointed by God, or chosen by God. As such, he had a "divine right" to rule. If the king was appointed by God, then his will was also God's

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What was the divine right of kings in Macbeth?

Were to be king, god had to choose you, so in theory whatever the king does/ says god agrees and is behind it.

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Who wrote the Divine Right of Kings?

James the 1st i think :).

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