The Establishment of the Regency Flashcards
1
Q
When did Richelieu die?
A
1642
2
Q
What did Louis XIII’s will deny?
A
Denied Anne, Gaston and other political players the opportunity to assume power after his death
3
Q
How did Louis XIII restrict Anne in regard to Regency Council members?
A
Anne could not change Regency Council members unless one died
4
Q
In Louis XIII’s will, what did State policies require?
A
A majority, therefore reining in and restricting his wife’s power
5
Q
How did Louis XIII overestimate his ability to determine events after his will?
A
French constitutional law prevented a King from binding his successor to any decree or law, as each King had full authority of the Crown.
