9 March 1661Death of Jules MazarinJules Mazarin
Death of Jules Mazarin, in the castle of Vincennes
Historical records for France in 1661, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Jules Mazarin, in the castle of Vincennes
On the death of Mazarin assumes complete control
Takes personal control after Mazarin's death.
Appointed Prime Minister of France, appoints himself
Is arrested after losing Louis XIV's confidence.
Appointed Assistant Superintendent of Finance by Louis XIV
Begins financial and administrative reform under Louis XIV.
Louis XIV signals an intention to press claims in Flanders after the expected death of Philip IV.
After the Thirty Year and Civil War debt is pounds143 million, revenue is pounds71 million
After the Thirty Year and Civil War debt is pounds143 million, revenue is pounds71 million
Writes to Clarendon saying when Philip IV dies he will seize Flanders
Expels Jansenist novices. Enforces the Papal Bull condemning many Jansenist beliefs as heresy
Arranges the marriage between Charles II of England & the infanta of Portugal
Appointed Principal Minister to Louis XIV
Expands royal patronage of arts, architecture and science.
After the Thirty Year and Civil War debt is pounds143 million, revenue is pounds71 million
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