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Headword Date Article Type
Cardinal Richelieu concentrates power in his own hands 1626 Topics Short note
The Notables meet in Paris at Richelieu's instigation 1626 Topics Short note
Marie de' Medici and the Duke of Orleans intrigue against Richelieu 1631 Topics Short note
Anne of Austria, the Queen Mother, gains supreme power in France 1643 Topics Short note
The Importants in France are suppressed 1643 Topics Short note
French court returns to Paris 1649 Topics Short note
Charles II escapes to France 1651 Topics Short note
Cardinal Mazarin is forced to flee from Paris 1651 Topics Short note
France formally recognises the Commonwealth of England 1652 Topics Short note
Fouquet is appointed Superintendent of Finances 1653 Topics Short note
Cardinal Mazarin and the Duke of Orleans are reconciled 1656 Topics Short note
Jean-Baptiste Colbert becomes chief minister in France 1661 Topics Short note
Dunkirk sold to France by Charles II 1662 Topics Short note
Louvois becomes French Minister of War 1666 Topics Short note
Charles II of England prorogues English Parliament 1675 Topics Short note
'Chambers of Reunion' meet at Metz, Breisach, Besançon and Tournai 1679 Topics Short note
Le Peletier becomes leading Finance Minister of France 1683 Topics Short note
Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat 1689 - 1755 People
De Croissy becomes chief Finance Minister in France 1696 Topics Short note
William III leaves for Holland 1697 Topics Short note

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