Wars of the Fronde
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues, Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Trials, Judges, Lawyers, Aristocracy, Aristocrats, Nobles
- Curriculum: French History, 17th Century European History
- Geographical Location: France
- Date: June, 1648-August, 1652
Article abstract: At issue: Whether the French king could impose his will, despite opposition from judges and the nobility. Result: Loss of independence by judges and nobles and the imposition of absolute royal power in France.
Background
During most of the reign of King Louis XIII, his prime minister was cardinal de Richelieu. Together they tried to impose their will throughout France, but they met with resistance. Many nobles had local power in their own provinces, and they resented interference from the central government. The judges in the various...
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