Ashlyn Pitman

  • Nov 12, 1559

    King Henry II

    King Henry II
    king henry II of france died leaving 4 young sons. 3 were bad rulers.
  • Nov 12, 1562

    Huguenots VS Catholics

    the huguenots and catholics faught 8 wars. Chaos spread through france as a result of this.
  • Nov 12, 1572

    St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

    St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
    St barthollomews day massacre in Paris started a 6 week nation wide killing of the Huguenots.
  • King Henry IV

    King Henry IV inherited the throne in 1589. he was decisive, free in battle and a good politicion.
  • Huguenots live in peace

    Huguenots live in peace
    King Henry IV dedclared that the huguenots could live in peace in france and worship and believe in their own ways in order to help heal france
  • King Henry's Death

    Someone who was against king henry jumped into his carriage and stabbed Henry to death
  • Louis XIII's weakness

    After Henry IV was killed his son Louis XIII took the throne but was a very weak king, a minister was appointed to help make up for all the weakness
  • Louis XII

    Louis XII
    Louis XIII became the ruler of france
  • Mazarin's greatest triumph

    Mazarin's greatest triumph
    Mazarin ended the thirty year war.
  • The Nobility

    The Nobility
    anti-mazarin riots were forming from 1648-1653 because he raised taxes and stregnthened the central governmen. these riots tore apart france. at times the kings life was threatened. even after the war was over the king still feared the nobility.