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Henry IV of France
Ruled from 1589-1610
Died of assassination
1. War of the three Henry's
2. Fought of the Catholic League
3. Reunified French government after French Wars of Religion
4. St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
5. Treaty of Vervins
A politique, more concerned with national unity than religious unity.
I give King Henry IV an A. -
Louis XIII of France
Ruled from 1610-1643
1. Tamed Huguenot rebellion by taking stronghold La Rochelle
2. Day of the Dupes
3. Ended French nobillity with aid of advisor; Richelieu
4. 30 Years War
5. Declared war on Spain in 1635
Left the French government unstable and gave too much power to the Cardinal.
I give Louis XIII a C. -
Louis XIV of France
Ruled from 1643-1715
1. Reformation of the French government
2. From 1663-1672 implemented programs to improve the arts
3. The War of Devolution, an attack on the Spanish Netherlands
4. Franco-Dutch War
5. Nine Years' War between France and the Grand Alliance
6. War of the Spanish Succession
Engaged in many wars that raised the worldly standing (power) of France, but eventually became too costly.
I give Louis XIV a B. -
Louis XV of France
Ruled from 1715-1792
1. War of Austrian Succession, earned support from France because of leadership
2. Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
3. Seven Years War, sided with Austria against Britain
4. Survived assassination attempt in 1757.
Louis XV was a great leader in battle but lacked political leadership needed to reform the government.
I give Louis XV a B. -
Louis XVI of France
Ruled from 1774-1792
1. Supported American colonies' fight for independence
2. Implemented religious unifromity in France
3. Treaty of Utrecht
4. Guillotined in a the revolution to remove him from the throne
Louis XVI was indecisive and did not address France's problems.
I give Louis XVI a C. -
Louis XVII of France
Ruled from 1792-1795
1. Appointed King at age of four
2. French Revolution
3. Captured along with family and imprisoned in the Temple
4. Abused by revolutionaries and his family
5. Death is mystery for he disappeared at the age of ten
Did not rule enough to make any decisions, ruled in a time of extreme danger and revolt. Did not do anything wrong.
I give Louis XVII an A.
