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Jul 3, 1483
Louis XI born
Louis XI (Father of Louis XIV) is born.
He is credited for creating France as we know it today. -
Thirty Years War begins
The Thirty Years War was a fued between the Catholic Leauge & Protestant Union over religous revolts and powers. -
Louis XIV (a.k.a. The Sun King) is born
He reigned for 72 years. Created the Palace of Versailles. King of France. -
Peace of Westphalia
Marked the end of the Holy Roman Empire.
Ended the Thirty Years War -
Thirty Years War ends
Treaty Of Westphalia ends the Thirty Year War. -
French Cival War begins
The Fronde vs. the power of the crown, Mazarin, and nobility. -
French Cival War Ends
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Louis XIV crowned.
Louis XIV was crowned and consecrated at Rheims. -
Peace of Pyrenees
Roussillon and Cerdagne returned.
French aquire land in the Spanish Netherlands.
Substained communications with Alsace. Link: http://www.louis-xiv.de/index.php?id=41 -
Louis XIV becomes sole-ruler of France
Cardinal Mazarin dies, leaving Louis XIV to take his place as ruler. -
Louis XIV marries Maria Terresa
Maria Terresa was Louis XIV's first wife. -
Palace of Vasailles Finished
Created by Louis XIV.
Payed for by heavy taxes.
Lodging of ruling family.
Housed a plethera of people.
