Absolutism Timelines- France & England

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    King Henry IV Rule

    Henry IV of France ruled from 1589-1610. During his rule he issued the Edict of Nantes
  • Edict of Nantes

    Edict of Nantes
    King Henry IV signed the Edict of Nantes giving religious freedom to protestants in France.
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    King James I of England

    James I begins rule in England.
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    King Louis XIII Rule

    Louis XIII becomes ruler at the age of nine of France.
  • King James Bible

    King James Bible
    King James I translates bible to English.
  • Cardinal Richelieu

    Cardinal Richelieu
    Cardinal Richelieu was appointed as chief minister by King Louis XIII
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    Charles I of England

    Charles I inherits throne from father James I in England.
  • Petition of Right

    Petition of Right
    Charles disobeys petition. Leads to English Civil War.
  • Cardinal Mazarin

    Cardinal Mazarin
    Cardinal Mazarin follows Richelieu as minister.
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    English Civil War

    Charles I versus Prliament
  • King Louis XIV

    King Louis XIV
    Louis XIV becomes ruler at age four.
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    King Louis XIV Rule

    Louis XIV begins rule of France.
  • Rebellion Against Chief Minister

    Rebellion Against Chief Minister
    Parlement of Paris rebels against Chief Minister Mazarin.
  • Charles I Death

    Charles I Death
    Charles I is executed ending civil war.
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    Charles II

    Charles II begins rule of England in 1660.
  • Reforming France

    Reforming France
    King Louis XIV starts reforming France.
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    Franco-Dutch War

    Louis XIV engages France in war.
  • Habeas Corpus

    Habeas Corpus
    Habeas Corpus Act is passed.
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    James II

    James II takes over as King in Enland.
  • William & Mary

    William & Mary
    William and Mary take reign in England as joint monarchs.