1715 ⟶ Louis XIV's Death and the Regency of Philippe d'Orléans

Louis XIV dies, leaving France greatly enlarged but deep in ...
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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

👑 Death of King Francis I of France

Francis I dies in the Château de Rambouillet on 31 March at the age of 52.⟶
Death of King Francis I of France (1547)
French MonarchyFrancis IFrench HistoryRoyal DeathRenaissanceSuccessionEuropean 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)
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🪦 Death of Cardinal Mazarin

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

👑 Louis XIV's Death and the Regency of Philippe d'Orléans

Louis XIV dies, leaving France greatly enlarged but deep in debt; The Regency takes power under Philippe d'Orleans.⟶
Louis XIV's Death and the Regency of Philippe d'Orléans (1715)
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👑 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)
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