France absolutism

Edict of Nantes

Jul 23, 1598

Granted religious freedom in france

Cardinal Richelieu

Dec 25, 1624

Became King Louis Xlll's chief minister. Did kings job. King's power decreased

Louis XlV born

Nov 5, 1638

louis the 14th was born

Louis XlV became king

Nov 2, 1643

Louis 14th became king

First Building campaign of Versailles

Sep 14, 1664

The first building campaign of Versailles began and it ended in 1668. The picture is of what the palace was supposed to look like in 1668.

Second building campaign

Dec 24, 1669

The second building campaign of Versailles began. It ended in the year 1672. The château began to assume some of the appearance that it has today.

Third building campaign

Jun 8, 1678

The third building campaign began and it ended in 1684. The hall of mirrors was added and the north and south wings and the Orangerie.

Versailles

Nov 5, 1682

The court was officially established in Versailles.

Louis XlV's last building campaign of Versailles

Mar 31, 1688

Louis the 14th's last building campaign of Versailles began in 1688 and ended in the year 1697. It began soon after the defeat of the War of the League of Augsburg (1688–1697).

Louis XlV died

Nov 5, 1715

louis 14th died