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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Absolutism in France
A timeline centered on the absolutism that occured in france. -
Wars within France.
Wars are fought within France with the Huguenots beginning a conflict between them and the French government. -
Louis XIII Crowned.
Louis XIII comes of age to take over the throne for France. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/348935/Louis-XIII -
Thirty Years' War Begins
It was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history. It included almost all of the European countries. -
Louis XIII elects Cardinal Richelieu as his chief minister
Cardinal Richelieu transformed France into a strong, centralized state, by restricting the powers of nobility. -
Cardinal Richelieu Dies
He dies and names his successor to be Mazarin. -
Louis XIV Crowned
His reign of 72 years and 110 days is one of the longest in French and European history. During his reign, France became a very powerful european country. -
The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes
Louis takes away religious toleration and makes everyone become Catholic. -
Louis tries to get his son the spanish throne
The War of the Spanish Succession was fought among several European powers. Lous XIV wanted his son to claim rule over spain. -
Louis XIV forced to accept the Treaty of Utrecht
Louis the XIV signed the Treaty and it ended the Spanish Succession. His son didn't get the throne. -
Louis XIV Dies
Louis XIV dies on september 1st 1715 from gangrene. Sadness ensues.
