Global, absolutism and reformation By hellohello101101 Period: Dec 12, 1517 to Dec 12, 1648 protestant reformation Period: Dec 12, 1562 to Dec 12, 1648 Wars of religion in France Period: Dec 12, 1585 to Dec 12, 1642 Cardinal Richelieu's years in power Period: Dec 12, 1589 to Dec 12, 1610 Henry IV Apr 13, 1598 Edict of Nantes Period: Dec 12, 1602 to Dec 12, 1661 Mazarin Period: Dec 12, 1610 to Dec 12, 1643 Louis XII Dec 12, 1634 Intendents system Period: Dec 12, 1643 to Dec 12, 1715 Louis XIV Period: Dec 12, 1648 to Dec 12, 1653 The Fronde