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The Land of Romance
Robespierre's Reign of Terror
End of Monarchy: Execution of King Louis XVI via guillotine in Paris.
Symbolic Storming of Bastille Prison - Power Overthrown by the People
The Beginning of Revolution
Construction Complete: Hôtel de la Monnaie in Paris
Construction of Versailles Palace Completed
Establishment of the Académie Française by Cardinal Richelieu to regulate the French language and literature
Siege of La Rochelle in Huguenot Rebellion
Thirty Years' War culminates at Westphalia Treaty.
Edict granting Huguenots rights, ending Wars of Religion
Catholic League's Role in French Wars of Religion
St. Bartholomew's Day massacre
Peace Treaty ending Italian Wars between France and Spain
Establishment of University of Bordeaux
Execution of Joan of Arc: Burning at the Stake in Rouen.
Charles VI's insanity leads to political turmoil, knows as the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War
Treaty of Brétigny: End of First Phase of War
Battle of Poitiers: French Defeat, King John II Captured
The Arrest of the Knights Templar: A Historic Turning Point
Treaty ending war between King Philip IV and King Edward I signed
Saint Louis Dies During Eighth Crusade
Beginning of Sainte-Chapelle Construction in Paris
Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort's Campaign against Cathar Heresy
King Philip II conquers Normandy from King John in historic triumph.
Siege of Acre in the Third Crusade
Philip II's Coronation as King: A Historic Event
Beginning of Notre Dame Cathedral's Construction
Establishment of University of Paris
Eleanor of Aquitaine's Marriage to King Louis VII
Council Declares First Crusade
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