The event that ended the Age of Absolutism is widely considered to be the French Revolution, which began in 1789. This revolution drastically reduced the absolute powers of the French king, Louis XVI, marking a significant decline in absolute monarchy in Europe
. Additionally, in England, the Glorious Revolution of 1688 was a key moment that curtailed the monarch's absolute power by establishing parliamentary authority over the crown, effectively ending the divine right of kings there
. Overall, the Age of Absolutism, roughly spanning from the early 17th century to the late 18th century, ended as revolutionary movements and constitutional changes limited the unchecked power of monarchs and paved the way for modern states and democratic governance
