History 16.2

French Protestants

A Huguenot prince who inherited the French throne in 1589

law issued by French King Henry IV in 1598 giving more religious freedom to French Protestants

Louis XIII chief minister

inherited the throne at 5 years old after Cardinal Richelieu

official appointed by French King Louis XIV to govern the provinces, collect taxes, and recruit soldiers

Louis XIV's brilliant finance minister

Royal French residence and seats of government established by King Louis XIV

morning ritual during which nobles would wait upon French King Louis XIV (rising)

Distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong.