Peace
Makes a peace settlement of the War of Mantuan Succession on behalf of the Papacy
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Jules Mazarin Biography and Timeline
Follow Jules Mazarin through 27 dated historical records for France.
Jules Mazarin, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
27Distinct records
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1630–1661Years on this page
1630
Papal Nuncio
Appointed Nuncio
Secretary of Cardinal Richeleau
Appointed Secretary to Cardinal Richeleau
1634
Papal Nuncio
Appointed Nuncio to France on behalf of the Papacy
Role range: 1634-1636
1639
Citizenship
Made a naturalized Frenchman & enters the service of Louis XIII
1640
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
1642
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Role range: 1642-1652
Biblioteque Mazarine Library
Founds the Biblioteque Mazarine library
Role range: 1641-1661
1643
Regency
Directs policy during Louis XIV's minority.
Role range: 1642-1661
Regency
Appointed Member of Regency Council on behalf of Louis XIV until his majority
Role range: 1641-1661
1647
Restoration
Prevents Charles II arriving at Calais to join William of Orange & restore his throne
Role range: 1641-1661
1648
Peace of Westphalia
Secures French gains while continuing the separate war against Spain.
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1642-1661
Treaty of Westphalia
Mazarin continues the separate Franco Spanish war after the German peace.
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1642-1661
Treaty of Westphalia
Mazarin presents the peace as a favourable settlement for France and a justification for stronger royal authority.
Role range: 1618-1648
Treaty of Westphalia
Mazarin secures French gains while continuing war against Spain.
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1642-1661
Siege of Paris
Parlement refuses funds & Mazarin calls on the Condes troops to surround Paris
Role range: 1618-1648
1649
Treaty of Saint-Germain
Parisians agree to lay down their arms. Agrees to restore the Bastille to the crown for an amnesty & Louis to return to Paris
Capture of Paris
The Fronde capture the Bastille & install Brousels son as its Governor
Siege of Paris
The Fronde close the Paris gates & create an army to release the King
1651
Exile of Jules Mazarin
Enters 1st period of exile, 1651-52
Role range: 1641-1661
1652
Exile of Jules Mazarin
Enters 2nd period of exile, 1652-53
Role range: 1641-1661
Rebellion of Rebels in Lucerne
The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime
Role range: 1641-1661
Rebellion of Rebels in Lucerne
The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime
Diet
The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime
Role range: 1641-1661
Rebellion of Rebels in Lucerne
The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime
Role range: 1641-1661
1659
Treaty of Pyrenees
Signs a peace Treaty with Spain. A contract arranges for Louis XIV's marriage to the Spanish infanta Anne
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1641-1661
1661
Death of Jules Mazarin
Death of Jules Mazarin, in the castle of Vincennes
Records, sources and methodology
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