French Monarchs

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  • The Bourbons of France
    Sep 30, 1260

    The Bourbons of France

    The Burbons of France became rulers of not only France, but Italy, Navarre, and Spain.
    The Bourbon family became important in 1268 and were rulers until 1792.
  • Henry IV
    Sep 30, 1399

    Henry IV

    Henry IV ruled from september 1399- March of 1413.
  • Louis XIII

    Louis XIII

    Ruled from 1610 to 1643.
    Became king of France after his ninth child was born.
  • Louis XIV

    Louis XIV

    Ruled from 1643 to 1661.
    Engaged in the Franco-Dutch War 1672-1678.
  • Louis XV

    Louis XV

    Ruled from 1710-1774.
    Declined royal authority which led to French Revolution in 1789.
  • Louis XVI

    Louis XVI

    Ruled from 1774-1792.
    Executed for treason by guillotine (beheaded).
  • Louis XVII

    Louis XVII

    Ruled from 1793-1795
    Began ruling at age 8.
    Death suposedly by tuberculosis.
    Died at age 10
  • Lasting Effects

    Lasting Effects

    The Bourbons took part in quite a bit of wars.
    Very interesting deaths and accusations.
    Ruled multiple countries until relatively recently.