Louis XIII of France

Louis XIII (September 27 1601 – May 14 1643), called the Just (French: le Juste), was King of France from 1610 to 1643.

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September 27 - 1601 - May 14 - 1643 - French - King of France - 1610

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Born at the Château de Fontainebleau, Louis was the first child of Henry IV and Marie de' Medici. He ascended to the throne at age nine after the assassination of his father. His mother, along with Cardinal Richelieu, acted as Regent for the minor Louis until he reached the age of sixteen, when Louis took the reins of government into his own hands. The assassination of Concino Concini (April 24, 1617), who had greatly influenced Marie's policymaking, effectively removed the Queen Mother's favorite from a position of power. Under Louis' rule, the Bourbon Dynasty continued to flourish, but the question of freedom of religion continued to haunt the country.

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Château de Fontainebleau - Henry IV - Marie de' Medici - Assassination - Cardinal Richelieu - Regent - Concino Concini - Bourbon Dynasty - Freedom of religion

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