Historical Events tagged with "louis xiii"

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Politics & Government

Louis XIII Swears Catalan Constitutions

December 30th, 1641 383 years ago

Louis XIII of France swore allegiance to the Catalan constitutions and was appointed Count of Barcelona, establishing a personal union between the Principality of Catalonia and the Kingdom of France. This event took place during the tumultuous Reapers' War, a conflict driven by Catalan aspirations for autonomy and resistance against Spanish rule. The swearing occurred in Barcelona, marking a significant shift in political alignment for the region.

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Politics & Government

Cardinal Richelieu Takes Charge as Advisor

August 12th, 1624 400 years ago

Charles de La Vieuville was arrested and dismissed as the chief advisor to King Louis XIII of France, and Cardinal Richelieu was appointed to take his place. This marked a significant shift in the power dynamics of the French court, with Richelieu's rise to power signaling the beginning of a new political era focused on centralization and strength in governance. The change was driven by the king's dissatisfaction with La Vieuville's leadership, particularly in matters of foreign policy and internal dissent.

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