Absolutism Timelines- France & England

King Henry IV Rule

Period: Jan 1, 1589 to Jan 1, 1610

Henry IV of France ruled from 1589-1610. During his rule he issued the Edict of Nantes

Edict of Nantes

Apr 13, 1598

King Henry IV signed the Edict of Nantes giving religious freedom to protestants in France.

King James I of England

Period: Jan 1, 1603 to Jan 1, 1625

James I begins rule in England.

King Louis XIII Rule

Period: Jan 1, 1610 to Jan 1, 1643

Louis XIII becomes ruler at the age of nine of France.

King James Bible

Jan 1, 1611

King James I translates bible to English.

Cardinal Richelieu

Jan 1, 1624

Cardinal Richelieu was appointed as chief minister by King Louis XIII

Charles I of England

Period: Jan 1, 1625 to Jan 1, 1649

Charles I inherits throne from father James I in England.

Petition of Right

Jan 1, 1628

Charles disobeys petition. Leads to English Civil War.

Cardinal Mazarin

Jan 1, 1642

Cardinal Mazarin follows Richelieu as minister.

English Civil War

Period: Jan 1, 1642 to Jan 1, 1651

Charles I versus Prliament

King Louis XIV

Jan 1, 1643

Louis XIV becomes ruler at age four.

King Louis XIV Rule

Period: Jan 1, 1643 to Jan 1, 1715

Louis XIV begins rule of France.

Rebellion Against Chief Minister

Jan 1, 1648

Parlement of Paris rebels against Chief Minister Mazarin.

Charles I Death

Jan 1, 1649

Charles I is executed ending civil war.

Charles II

Period: Jan 1, 1660 to Jan 1, 1685

Charles II begins rule of England in 1660.

Reforming France

Jan 1, 1661

King Louis XIV starts reforming France.

Franco-Dutch War

Period: Jan 1, 1672 to Jan 1, 1678

Louis XIV engages France in war.

Habeas Corpus

Jan 1, 1679

Habeas Corpus Act is passed.

James II

Period: Jan 1, 1685 to Jan 1, 1688

James II takes over as King in Enland.

William & Mary

Jan 1, 1689

William and Mary take reign in England as joint monarchs.