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Louis was ably guided in the principles of government by Mazarin.
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Louis married, as a corollary of peace with Spain. He married Maria Teresa, the sister of Philip IV.
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Louis takes personal control of the government after, Mazarin dies.
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Louis's first act as being in charge consisted of the disgrace of Fouquet for corruption.
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Louis begins to compose his so-called Mémoires, which were dictated to secretaries.
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This time period was considered a period of great success in the consolidation of government, the launching of reforms, and the patronage of culture.
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Maria Teresa dies.
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This time period consisted of the great oppression of the Protestants, which ended with the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
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Louis heir dies.
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Dauphin's son, the Duke of Burgundy dies.