Timeline: French History (1640-1800) | Timetoast

May 14, 1643

King Louis XIII Dies
Period: May 14, 1643 to Sep 1, 1715

Louis XIV Tenure
Apr 3, 1659

Franco-Spanish war

Unknown date; France wins
Period: Sep 1, 1715 to May 10, 1774

Louis XV Tenure
Feb 17, 1720

Treaty of The Hague

France and its allies signed a treaty with Spain; ending the War of the Quadruple.
Feb 10, 1763

Seven Years War ends
Period: May 10, 1774 to Sep 21, 1792

Louis XVI Tenure
Period: Apr 3, 1789 to Apr 3, 1799

REVOLUTION!

Reminds me of the all time classic by the Beatles.
Jul 14, 1789

Storming of Bastile
Period: Apr 3, 1792 to Apr 3, 1802

Republic takes control

Monarchy abolished; Maimilien leads national convention until Napoplen Bonapart takes over in 1804
Jul 7, 1798

US Congress revokes treatys

The United States Congress revoked treaties with France leading to the Quasi-War in 1798 (USA vs France) (Picture is US President John Adams)