France

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  • Institutional Reforms prescribed by Council of Trent
    Nov 2, 1545

    Institutional Reforms prescribed by Council of Trent

    Cardinal Richelieu became first bishop to implement these reforms.

  • Cardinal Richelieu became consecrated as a bishop

    Became consecrated as a bishop and later entered politics.

  • Louis the XIV gets involved in the Thirty Years War

    Everyone fought over Germany, was Protestants versus Catholics.
  • Cardinal Richelieu takes over

    Cardinal Richelieu takes over

    Ruled in place of the king, and took over the kinds duties because the king was unable.

  • Cardinal Richelieu dies

    Remained in office until his death in 1642.

  • King Louis XIV ruled

    He increased the power of intendants, which are respresentatives of the king, and mercantalism also increased his power.
  • Thirty Years War ends

    Thirty Years War ends

    The thirty years war ends.
  • Palace of Versailles became center of political power

    Palace of Versailles became center of political power

    Became center of political power when Louis XIV moved from Paris.
  • Edict of Nantes

    Edict of Nantes

    Britannica, Edict of NantesMade in direct result of riots, an agreement signed by the church and the king and other people.
  • Louis the XIV begins rule after chief minister dies

    Louis the XIV begins rule after chief minister dies

    It was believed he had the divine right.