Jules Mazarin Biography

Appointed Nuncio

Makes a peace settlement of the War of Mantuan Succession on behalf of the Papacy

Appointed Secretary to Cardinal Richeleau

Appointed Nuncio to France on behalf of the Papacy

Made a naturalized Frenchman & enters the service of Louis XIII

Appointed Cardinal

Founds the Biblioteque Mazarine library

Appointed Prime Minister of France

Directs policy during Louis XIV's minority.

Appointed Member of Regency Council on behalf of Louis XIV until his majority

Prevents Charles II arriving at Calais to join William of Orange & restore his throne

Secures French gains while continuing the separate war against Spain.

Mazarin continues the separate Franco Spanish war after the German peace.

Mazarin presents the peace as a favourable settlement for France and a justification for stronger royal authority.

Mazarin secures French gains while continuing war against Spain.

Parlement refuses funds & Mazarin calls on the Condes troops to surround Paris

The Fronde capture the Bastille & install Brousels son as its Governor

The Fronde close the Paris gates & create an army to release the King

Parisians agree to lay down their arms. Agrees to restore the Bastille to the crown for an amnesty & Louis to return to Paris

Enters 1st period of exile, 1651-52

The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime

Enters 2nd period of exile, 1652-53

The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime

The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime

The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime

Signs a peace Treaty with Spain. A contract arranges for Louis XIV's marriage to the Spanish infanta Anne

Death of Jules Mazarin, in the castle of Vincennes