Age of Absolutism in France By brittanyhunt Aug 24, 1572 The Massacre of St. Bartholomew Sep 9, 1585 Cardinal Richelieu was born Sep 30, 1589 Henry IV became king Jun 25, 1598 Huguenots May 14, 1610 Louis XIII became king May 14, 1610 Henry IV dies Jan 30, 1618 The Thirty Years War began Dec 4, 1624 Cardinal Richelieu May 25, 1642 Cardinal Mazarin takes over Sep 25, 1643 Louis XIV became king Apr 27, 1648 The Fronde begins a series of street riots May 5, 1667 Wars of Louis XIV Apr 13, 1685 The Edict of Nantes was issued Feb 15, 1710 Louis XV was born May 10, 1774 Louis XV dies
