What do you consider to be an enlightened ruler? A patriot ruler?

Question

Much of what I'm asking is in reference to Maria Theresa of Austria.

Answer 1

An enlightened ruler is one who recognizes that leadership is a calling which one cannot seek out. True leaders are called to the task and dismissed when their work is done. The ideal leadership/ruler would be a citizenry that governs itself through ethical behavior.

A patriotic rule is one who would seek out a post as a leader in order to promote/support or otherwise enforce a national agenda/belief system.

Answer 2

An enlightened ruler is one that places the well being of others before himself. A patriot ruler puts the well being of the state before the citizen.