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Louis XIII dies
Louis XIV's father passes away, leaving his eldest son to become the official king of France. Louis was only 5 years old, far too young to rule on his own. His mother, Anne of Austria, decides to help Louis XIV rule. -
Louis XIV is on the Road
Louis XIV went on the road, moving from spot to spot, to avoid any hostilities or from possible threats of the French rebellion. He couldn't come back to his kingdom until the war settles down. -
Louis is back Home
The Fronde war has settled down, and Louis XIV is able to return back to his kingdom. Louis is tired of the revolts within the kingdom, and is determined to eliminate any possible sources of revolt in the country. -
Louis XIV marries Maria Theresa
Louis XIV marries Maria Theresa, as a way to end a war with Spain. Their marriage ended disputes with Spain, because Maria Theresa was the daughter of the the king of Spain, Philip IV. -
Cardinal Mazarin dies
Cardinal Jules Mazarin dies, leaving Louis XIV with no non-family advisers that are close to him. Mazarin's death caused Louis to announce that he would be his own chief minister from then on. -
Louis, Grand Dauphin is born
Louis XIV's eldest child is born, named Louis, Grand Dauphin. His birth has given Louis XIV a guaranteed heir to the throne. -
Anne of Austria dies
Louis XIV's mother passes away, leaving Louis with no longer any live parents. He must rule with no elder family members to help guide him. -
The Palace of Versailles is built
Louis XIV has the Palace of Versailles built for him to reside in during his reign. It was declared as the center of political power in France, with Louis and his court living there. -
Maria Theresa dies
Louis XIV's wife, Maria Theresa passes away. Her death leaves Louis to rule alone and is left as a single father to their six children.
