1624 ⟶ Cardinal Richelieu Appointed Chief Minister of France

1642: As chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu centralises powe...
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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.⟶
Francis I Ascends the French Throne (1515)
French MonarchyRenaissanceSuccessionFrancis IMonarchyFrench History
FranceFrance

🔪 Assassination of King Henry IV of France

King Henry IV of France is assassinated by François Ravaillac.⟶
Assassination of King Henry IV of France (1610)
AssassinationMonarchyFrench HistoryPolitical InstabilityReligious Conflict
FranceFrance

👑 Cardinal Richelieu Appointed Chief Minister of France

1642: As chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu centralises power in France.⟶
Cardinal Richelieu Appointed Chief Minister of France (1624)
MonarchyAbsolutismFrench History
FranceFrance

👑 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.⟶
Louis XIV Crowned King of France (1643)
MonarchyFrench MonarchyAbsolutismKingLouis XIVSuccession
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🪦 Death of Cardinal Mazarin

Cardinal Mazarin, de facto ruler of France, dies.⟶
Death of Cardinal Mazarin (1661)
French MonarchyLouis XIVRoyal AuthorityAbsolutismSuccessionRegency
FranceFrance

👑 Louis Napoleon's Coup d'état in France

Louis Napoleon assumes power in France in a coup.⟶
Louis Napoleon's Coup d'état in France (1851)
Coup d'étatFrench HistoryAuthoritarianismEuropean HistoryImperialism
FranceFrance