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Nov 2, 1545
Institutional Reforms prescribed by Council of Trent
Cardinal Richelieu became first bishop to implement these reforms. -
Cardinal Richelieu became consecrated as a bishop
Became consecrated as a bishop and later entered politics. -
Louis the XIV gets involved in the Thirty Years War
Everyone fought over Germany, was Protestants versus Catholics. -
Cardinal Richelieu takes over
Ruled in place of the king, and took over the kinds duties because the king was unable. -
Cardinal Richelieu dies
Remained in office until his death in 1642. -
King Louis XIV ruled
He increased the power of intendants, which are respresentatives of the king, and mercantalism also increased his power. -
Thirty Years War ends
The thirty years war ends. -
Palace of Versailles became center of political power
Became center of political power when Louis XIV moved from Paris. -
Edict of Nantes
Britannica, Edict of NantesMade in direct result of riots, an agreement signed by the church and the king and other people. -
Louis the XIV begins rule after chief minister dies
It was believed he had the divine right.
