King Louis Major Events

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  • King Louis becomes king

  • Louis weaken nobles, and strengthen government.

    When Cardinal Mazarin dies, Louis takes control of the government by himself. This is achieved by decreasing the power of the nobles, and increasing the dominance of the government who collect taxes and administered justice. In order to do this, Louis had to make sure he made contact with the local officials.

  • King Louis attempts to expand France.

    Successfully captured Spanish Netherlands, attempts to take Dutch Netherlands. Fails the seccond attempt.
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    War ends

  • Louis fights additional wars.

    Wanted to gain land

  • King Louis begins expansion on palace of Versailles

  • Louis supports the arts

    Made arts like opera and ballet very popular

  • Louis cancels the verdict of Nantes

  • Spanish war of succession begins

  • War of spanish succession ends

  • King Louis dies