Death of Jules Mazarin
Death of Jules Mazarin, in the castle of Vincennes
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1661 in France
Explore 15 historical events and records for France in 1661.
Historical records for France in 1661
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March
Death of Mazarin
On the death of Mazarin assumes complete control
Personal Rule
Takes personal control after Mazarin's death.
Personal Rule
Appointed Prime Minister of France, appoints himself
September
Arrest of Nicolas Fouquet
Is arrested after losing Louis XIV's confidence.
Other events (month unknown)
Assistant Superintendent
Appointed Assistant Superintendent of Finance by Louis XIV
Financial Reform
Begins financial and administrative reform under Louis XIV.
French Claim to Flanders Anticipated
Louis XIV signals an intention to press claims in Flanders after the expected death of Philip IV.
French Finances
After the Thirty Year and Civil War debt is pounds143 million, revenue is pounds71 million
French War Debt
After the Thirty Year and Civil War debt is pounds143 million, revenue is pounds71 million
Invasion of Flanders
Writes to Clarendon saying when Philip IV dies he will seize Flanders
Jansenist Policy
Expels Jansenist novices. Enforces the Papal Bull condemning many Jansenist beliefs as heresy
Marriage
Arranges the marriage between Charles II of England & the infanta of Portugal
Principal Minister
Appointed Principal Minister to Louis XIV
Taxation
After the Thirty Year and Civil War debt is pounds143 million, revenue is pounds71 million
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