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    formalized this authorization more generally in 1642. By the mid-18th century, Nantes had become the principal French slave-trading port. During Louis XIV's minority...
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    King"), France was the dominant power in Europe, aided by the diplomacy of Cardinal Richelieu's successor as the King's chief minister, (1642–61) Cardinal...
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    Press. ISBN 978-0-6740-1642-2. Tackett, Timothy (2011). "Rumor and Revolution: The Case of the September Massacres" (PDF). French History and Civilization...
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    Richelieu's assassination, and then deserted his unfortunate accomplice (1642). In 1643, upon the death of Louis XIII, Gaston became lieutenant-general...
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    settled in 1642 and was administered by the French East India Company starting in 1665. After initial settlement by the Netherlands, France took control...
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  • 1635–1637: Croquant rebellions in south-west France 1638–1642: Croquant rebellions in south-west France 1639: Revolt of the va-nu-pieds, a rebellion in...
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    Champlain's death was the dominant force in New France, wanted to establish a Christian community in the colony. In 1642, they sponsored a group of settlers, led...
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    Politics of France President of France renamed from La République En Marche! in September 2022 List on the website of the French Prime Minister (in French)...
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    existed to pray as well as queens existed to give birth. Between 1640 and 1642, Elisabeth served as regent for the king in his absence during the Catalan...
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    Equinoctial France was established in 1612, but only lasted 4 years until it was eliminated by the Portuguese. In 1642, Louis XIII authorised French subjects...
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