17 th -18 th Century France 17 th -18 th Century France The Absolute Monarchy Reigns Louis XIII Born 1601 - Died 1643 Reigned 1610-1643 Father was Henry IV – the first Bourbon KingFather was Henry IV – the first Bourbon King Took throne at age 8 ½ after father's assassinationTook throne at age 8 ½ after father's assassination Mother ruled until he was 13Mother ruled until he was 13 November 9, 1615, at age 14, was married to a Hapsburg Princess, Anne of Austria, daughter of King Philip III of SpainNovember 9, 1615, at age 14, was married to a Hapsburg Princess, Anne of Austria, daughter of King Philip III of SpainAnne of Austria Philip III of SpainAnne of Austria Philip III of Spain Begins construction of Versailles in 1624Begins construction of Versailles in 1624Versailles
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