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Louis XIV is Born
Louis XIV is born in St Germain-en-Laye. His mother is Anna of Austria and his father is King Louis III. -
Louis XIV's Father Dies
When King Louis III dies Louis XIV receives the throne officially but Cardinal Mazarin is the true ruler and takes control because Louie is only 4 years old. Mazarin greatest triumph is ending the Thirty Years' War, otherwise he is hated by many nobles. -
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Nobles Rebel Against Cardinal Mazarin
Many people in France, especially the nobles, hated Cardinal Mazarin because he increased taxes and strengthened the central government. The nobles rebelled by having violent riots and threatening King Louis XIV's life. This rebellion failed and the nobles accepted the oppressive laws. -
King Louis XIV Marries Marie-Thérèse
King Louis XIV marries Marie-Thérèse. The marriage is for political reasons rather than because of love. They are married in the Palace of Versailles. Thérèse was Louis's first wife. -
King Louis XIV Takes the Throne
When Cardinal Mazarin died, Louis was eligible to take the throne. He was 22 years old when he took control of the government as King. -
Louis, Grand Dauphin of France is Born
The first son to survive of King Louis XIV is Louis, Grand Dauphin of France. His mother is Maria Theresa of Spain. -
Princess Anne Elisabeth of France is Born
Princess Anne Elisabeth of France is the first daughter and second child of King Louis XIV. Her mother is Maria Teresa of Spain. Her brother is Louis, Grand Dauphin of France. -
King Louis XIV Invades the Spanish Netherlands
France is the largest and most powerful and country in Europe right now. King Louis XIV wants to expand France's boundaries. Louis invades the Spanish Netherlands and gains 12 towns by doing this. -
King Louis XIV Begins Expanding Palace of Versailles
King Louis XIV begins to expand the Palace of Versailles by adding more rooms, lavish gardens, and extravagant hallways. Versailles is at the center of the arts and the the boom of arts is fueled by Louis's reign. -
King Louis's brother is born
King Louis had only one biological brother, Phillippe. Phillippe is born from the same parents as King Louis, Anna of Austria and King Louis III. He was given the title of Duke of Orléans. -
Francoise Marie de Bourbon is Born
Louis XIV's daughter is born. Her mother is Madame de Maintenon. -
King Louis XIV Marries Madame de Maintenon
After Maire-Thérèse dies, King Louis doesn't want to marry another foreign princess so he marries Madame de Maintenon. She was Louis's second wife. -
King Louis XIV Cancles the Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes was a declaration in which French King Henry IV, Louis's grandfather, promised the Protestants they could live in peace in France and establish houses of worship. This protected the Huguenots. This is taken away by King Louis and in response thousands of artisans and businesses flee France. This policy takes many of France's skilled workers. -
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War of Spanish Succession
After the childless King of Spain died the throne of Spain is promised to the grandson of King Louis XIV. Uniting the two most powerful countries worried the other European countries. The movement to fight this was started by England, Austria, the Dutch Republic, Portugal, and several German and Italian states joining together. -
King Louis XIV has an Affair with Maria Mancini
King Louis XIV falls in love with Maria Mancini. She is the niece of Cardinal Mazarin. Maria is well educated and influences Louis to be interested in literature. Louis falls in love with her and they were several years together until he had to marry Marie-Therese of Austria.
