14 May 1643Death of Louis XIIILouis XIII
Dies after a 33 year dominated by his mother Marie deMedici & Cardinal Richelieu
Historical records for France in 1643, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Dies after a 33 year dominated by his mother Marie deMedici & Cardinal Richelieu
Becomes king as a child after the death of Louis XIII.
Appointed Member of Regency Council
Directs policy during Louis XIV's minority.
Appointed Member of Regency Council on behalf of Louis XIV until his majority
Governs for the young Louis XIV with Mazarin.
Succeeds as King of France
Granted sole & absolute power by the Paris Parliament
Leads a French army of 23,000 to victory over a Spanish army of 20,000. 1st French victory in decades
Defeats the Spanish army which is invading France & heading for Paris
Victory over Spain gives France hegemony in Europe in place of Spain
Captures the fotress of Thionville to secure Lorraine & the Rhine valley
Descartes begins corresponding with Princess Elisabeth about mind-body interaction, ethics and the passions.
Appointed Marshal of France
Appointed Marshal of France
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