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Edict of Nantes
France's timelineHenry IV put into action which marked the end of France's religous wars. -
The Thirty Years War
This war was over religion, territory, and power among the ruling families of Europe. It was caused when Ferdinand II ,a Catholic ruler, closed down some Protestant churches. This caused the Protestants and several Princes of Germany to revolt. -
Ferdinand II
Ferdinand was the head of the Hapsburg family. He was also Catholic and a foreigner to the people of Bohemia, which he ruled over. -
Louis XIV is born
Future KIng of France is born to Louis XII and Queen Anne of Austria. -
The Sun King
Louis XIV is knnown as the Boy King,because he became king at the age of 5. He is also known as the Sun King,because the sun was the symbol of Apollo, the sun god, Louis XIV thought he and Apollo were similar,because they governed with peace and were patrons of the arts. -
The Peace of Westphalia
This treaty ended the Thirty years war. It weakened the Hapsburg states of Spain and Austria, strengthened France by giving it German territory, made German princes independent, ended religous wars in Europe, and introduced the idea that people would meet to settle problems of war and decide the terms of Peace. -
Cardinal Mazarin dies
The cardinal Mazarin dies leaving the throne in complete control of the 22 year old Louis XIV. -
Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV added on to the simple hunting lodge his father had bought. Louis XIV wanted the Palace to house him and he wanted it huge, the construction of the Palace cost a lot and put France in debt. -
Edict of Nantes revoked
King Louis revoked the edict of Nantes. This caused many of the hugeknots to convert to catholcism or go to jail. Many hugeknots ended up immigrating. -
King Louis dies
The King dies, leaving the country in great debt from the construction of Versailles.
