Historedia
Person

Louis XIII

Events
12
Episodes
21
Years
1619–1632

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Louis XIII, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Treaty of Angoulême ends civil war in France

    1619

    Role: King of France

    1. 30 April 1619 · Angoulême, FranceSigning of the Treaty

      The treaty was signed on 30 April 1619 in Angoulême, ending the civil war between the Queen and King.

  2. Battle of Les Ponts-de-Cé

    1620–1621

    Role: King of France and commander of royal forces

    1. 2 July 1620 · FranceLaunch of the Rebellion

      French nobles launched a rebellion against the crown on 2 July 1620, seeking to challenge royal authority and the influence of Charles de Luynes.

    2. 7 August 1620 · Les Ponts-de-CéBattle of Les Ponts-de-Cé

      Royal forces defeated the rebel coalition at Les Ponts-de-Cé on 7 August 1620, ending the civil war.

    3. 1621 · FranceReconciliation with Marie de' Medici

      Louis XIII forgave his mother and the princes, leading to a formal reconciliation in 1621.

  3. Siege of Montauban

    1621

    Role: King of France and besieging commander

    1. August–November 1621 · MontaubanMontauban Siege Campaign

      Louis XIII besieged Montauban in 1621 with 25,000 troops but failed to capture the city due to disease.

  4. Siege of Saint-Jean-d'Angély

    1621

    Role: Royal Commander

    1. 1621 · Saint-Jean-d'AngélySiege of Saint-Jean-d'Angély

      Louis XIII besieged the Protestant stronghold of Saint-Jean-d'Angély in 1621 against defenses led by Benjamin de Rohan, duc de Soubise.

  5. Siege of Royan

    1622

    Role: Besieging King

    1. 1622 · RoyanSiege of Royan

      King Louis XIII besieged the Huguenot town of Royan in 1622, but the town resisted the royal forces.

  6. Treaty of Montpellier ends first Huguenot rebellion

    1622

    Role: King of France

    1. 18 October 1622 · Montpellier, FranceSigning of the Treaty

      The Treaty of Montpellier was signed on 18 October 1622, ending the first Huguenot rebellion and hostilities between royalists and Protestants.

  7. Construction of Versailles hunting lodge

    1623–1632

    Role: King of France and builder of the lodge

    1. 1623 · Versailles, FranceInitial Lodge Construction

      Louis XIII built a modest brick-and-stone hunting lodge in Versailles in 1623.

    2. 1623–1632 · Versailles, FranceLand Acquisition

      Louis XIII acquired part of the Versailles land in 1623 and the remainder in 1632.

  8. Richelieu appointed chief minister

    1624

    Role: King of France

    1. 29 April 1624 · ParisCouncil Appointment

      Richelieu joins the royal council of ministers.

    2. 12 August 1624 · ParisPredecessor Arrest

      La Vieuville is arrested for corruption.

    3. 13 August 1624 · ParisPrincipal Minister Succession

      Richelieu becomes principal minister.

  9. Outbreak of the War of the Mantuan Succession

    1627–1628

    Role: King of France

    1. 23 December 1627 · UnspecifiedMarriage of Charles and Maria

      The Duke of Nevers strengthened his claim by having his son Charles marry Vincenzo's niece, Maria Gonzaga, on 23 December 1627.

    2. 1 April 1628 · Mantua and MontferratImperial Confiscation

      Emperor Ferdinand II confiscated Mantua and Montferrat on 1 April 1628, pending a final decision on the succession.

  10. Huguenot Surrenders at Montauban and La Rochelle

    1628

    Role: King of France

    1. 28 October 1628 · La RochelleSurrender of La Rochelle

      La Rochelle surrendered to French royal forces on 28 October 1628 after failed English relief efforts, ending the siege but not the entire rebellion.

  11. End of the Huguenot Rebellions

    1629

    Role: King of France

    1. June 1629 · AlèsSiege of Alès

      Louis XIII achieved a decisive victory in the siege of Alès in June 1629, forcing the Duke of Rohan to submit to royal authority.

    2. 28 June 1629 · UnknownPeace of Alès

      Louis XIII signed the Peace of Alès on 28 June 1629, granting religious freedom but stripping Huguenots of political and military rights.

  12. Suppression of the Rebellion of Gaston d'Orléans and Execution of Montmorency

    1632

    Role: King of France

    1. 1632 · LanguedocOrganization of the Rebellion

      Gaston solicited Montmorency to rebel against Richelieu. Montmorency raised troops in Languedoc and took command of the rebel army.

    2. 1 September 1632 · CastelnaudaryBattle of Castelnaudary

      Montmorency was defeated by Schomberg at Castelnaudary on 1 September 1632. He was wounded and captured after a failed charge.

    3. 30 October 1632 · ToulouseExecution of Montmorency

      Montmorency was executed as a traitor in Toulouse on 30 October 1632. He was beheaded with a guillotine-like device.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Angoulême Wikipedia, revision of 2025-09-02
  2. Louis XIII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  3. Siege of Montauban Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  4. Siege of Saint-Jean-d'Angély (1621) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  5. Royan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  6. Treaty of Montpellier Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04
  7. Huguenot rebellions Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  8. Palace of Versailles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  9. War of the Mantuan Succession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
  10. Siege of La Rochelle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  11. Peace of Alès Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-05
  12. Battle of Castelnaudary Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  13. Gaston, Duke of Orléans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09