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9 matches to Fronde
Beaufort, François. 1616-69. Adored Fronde general. King of Halles.
Broussel. Parliamentarian, whose arrest by Anne of Austria began the Fronde 1648.
Chevreuse, Duchesse de. 1600-79. Plot vs Richelieu. Important role in the Fronde.
Dunes, Battle. 1658. England, France defeat Spanish. Fronde.
Fronde. 1648-53. Revolt of French parliamentarians vs king’s power. Failure encouraged Absolutism.
Mazarin, Jules. 1602-61. French Cardinal, politician. Power during Louis XIV rule, regent 1643-61. Ended 30 Years war. Defeated the Fronde 1653. Supported strong monarchy.
Montpensier, Louise, Duchesse de. 1627-93. French princess. Led rebels in Fronde 1652.
Orléans, Gaston, duc d’. 1608-60. French prince vs Richelieu. Exiled 1632-2. Led Fronde.
Retz, Cardinal de. 1613-79. French politician, writer, Fronde leader.