Succession
Succeeds as King of France, Succeeds his father Henry IV, assumes power 1617
Role range: 1610-1643
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Louis XIII Biography and Timeline
Follow Louis XIII through 17 dated historical records for France.
Louis XIII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
17Distinct records
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1610–1643Years on this page
1610
1615
Marriage
Marries Anne of Austria
Role range: 1610-1643
1628
La Rochelle Falls After Siege
The surrender of La Rochelle ended the prolonged royal siege of a major Huguenot stronghold.
1631
Treaty of Barwalde
France promises Gustavus Adolphus an annual subsidy of a million pounds
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
1633
Heilbronn League
The Treaty forming the League was signed at Heilbronn in Germany. The Heilbronn League, which consisted of the Upper and Lower Rhenish, Swabian and Franconian military circles required to provide 2.5 million Reichstaler annually, while the Swedes retained their position as overall military commanders
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
Catholic League
The Heilbronn League is an alliance between Sweden, France, and the Protestant princes of Western Germany against the Catholic League during the Thirty Years War
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
Heilbronn League
The Heilbronn League is an alliance between Sweden, France, and the Protestant princes of Western Germany against the Catholic League during the Thirty Years War. Bernard & the Heilbronn League guarantee the Catholic faith in Germany
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
1634
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris formally gave control of what remained of the League of Heilbronn to France. France offers the German Protestants 12,000 men & 1/2 million Livres
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
Heilbronn League
Inder the Treaty of Paris Bernard & the Heilbronn League cede land in Alsace to France
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
Heilbronn League
Bernard & the Heilbronn League cede land in Alsace to France
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
Rule of Alsace
Inder the Treaty of Paris Bernard & the Heilbronn League cede land in Alsace to France
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
Treaty of Paris
Bernard & the Heilbronn League guarantee the Catholic faith in Germany. Bernard & the Heilbronn League cede land in Alsace to France
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
1635
Declaration of War
Declares War on Spain after the Spanish occupation of the fortress of Trier
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
Siege of Trier
Declares War on Spain after the Spanish occupation of the fortress of Trier
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1610-1643
1638
Birth of Louis XIV
Birth of Louis XIV, by Anne of Austria
Role range: 1610-1643
1641
Rule of Portugal
The Cortes offers the Portuguese throne to Louis XIII
Role range: 1610-1643
1643
Death of Louis XIII
Dies after a 33 year dominated by his mother Marie deMedici & Cardinal Richelieu
Role range: 1610-1643
Records, sources and methodology
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