1610 ⟶ Assassination of King Henry IV of France
King Henry IV of France is assassinated by François Ravailla...
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👑 Francis I Ascends the French Throne
Ascension of Francis I of France as King of France following the death of Louis XII.⟶
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France👑 Death of King Francis I of France
Francis I dies in the Château de Rambouillet on 31 March at the age of 52.⟶
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France👑 Death of Catherine de' Medici
🔪 Assassination of King Henry IV of France
King Henry IV of France is assassinated by François Ravaillac.⟶
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France👑 Cardinal Richelieu Appointed Chief Minister of France
1642: As chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu centralises power in France.⟶
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France👑 Louis XIV Crowned King of France
Louis XIV is crowned King of France. He reigned over the Kingdom of France until his death in 1715, making his reign the longest of any monarch in history at 72 years and 110 days.⟶
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