France in the 1600's By hramsay15 May 14, 1610 King Henry IV dies Jan 1, 1624 Louis appoints Cardinal as Chief Minister May 14, 1643 Louis Dies. Louis XIV succeeds him. Aug 4, 1648 Cardinal orders arrest of parlaiment in Paris Causes widespread rioting Oct 24, 1648 Thirty Year's War ends Nov 4, 1659 France wins Spanish-French War May 2, 1668 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle