1137 ⟶ Louis VII of France Marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
On July 22, the future King Louis VII of France marries Elea...
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💍 Louis VII of France Marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
On July 22, the future King Louis VII of France marries Eleanor, the Duchess of Aquitaine.⟶
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France👑 Francis I Ascends the French Throne
Ascension of Francis I of France as King of France following the death of Louis XII.⟶
French MonarchyRenaissanceSuccessionFrancis IMonarchyFrench History
France🔪 Assassination of King Henry IV of France
King Henry IV of France is assassinated by François Ravaillac.⟶
AssassinationMonarchyFrench HistoryPolitical InstabilityReligious Conflict
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.⟶
MonarchyFrench MonarchyAbsolutismKingLouis XIVSuccession
France⚰️ Execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
Former King Louis XVI of France and his wife Marie Antoinette are guillotined. Louis is executed in January, Marie Antoinette in October.⟶
French RevolutionRegicideMonarchyRepublicRadicalism
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