August 1648The FrondeLouis XIV Sun King
Faces parliamentary and noble revolt during childhood.
Historical records for France in 1648, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Faces parliamentary and noble revolt during childhood.
Demonstrates that atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.
Arranges pressure measurements at different elevations on Puy de Dome.
Worried her son will be a "cardboard King". Signs a declaration granting further reform
The regency gains prestige from a favourable peace settlement.
France gains influence in Alsace and along the Rhine.
Secures French gains while continuing the separate war against Spain.
Negotiates French interests during the peace congress at Munster.
Leads the French delegation during the Westphalian negotiations.
Works for French recognition of territorial rights in Alsace.
France receives Habsburg rights in Alsace under the Treaty of Westphalia.
France confirms the Three Bishoprics while Lorraine remains a contested frontier region.
France and Sweden guarantee the peace while France gains rights in Alsace.
Represents French interests during the negotiations at Munster.
France receives important Habsburg rights and influence in Alsace.
France gains control of Breisach and strengthens its Rhine frontier.
French possession of Metz is confirmed in the settlement.
France receives garrison rights at Philippsburg on the Rhine.
French possession of Toul is confirmed under the peace terms.
French possession of Verdun is confirmed as part of the Three Bishoprics.
France emerges from the settlement with increased influence on the Rhine.
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.
Helps negotiate French terms in the Westphalian peace congress.
Works for French recognition of territorial gains in Alsace.
Parlement refuses funds & Mazarin calls on the Condes troops to surround Paris
Demonstrators force Anne to release Broussel & call for the removal of Mazarin
Arrests 3 troublemakers in Parlement including Broussel after the Battle of Lens
France defeats Spain
Descartes publishes a defence of his philosophy against positions associated with Henricus Regius.
Grants concessions to the Chambre by withdrawing Mazarines intendants. Describes the Chambre as a "republic within the monarchy"
Demonstrators force Anne to release Broussel & call for the removal of Mazarin
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