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Kingdom of France

The Kingdom of France was one of the most powerful states to exist in Europe during the second millennium.It originated from the Western portion of the Frankish empire, and consolidated significant power and influence over the next thousand years. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, developed a powerful state and legal theory of absolute monarchy...

Timeline of Events

1389

7.18.1389

Kingdom of France and Kingdom of England agree to the Truce of Leulinghem, in inaugurating a 13 year peace; the longest period of sustained peace during the Hundred Years War.

1532

8.4.1532

the Duchy of Brittany is annexed to the Kingdom of France.

1777

10.13.1777

After his defeat on October 7, 1777, British General John Burgoyne's Army at The Battles of Saratoga become surrounded by superior numbers, setting the stage for its surrendermdash which feat of arms inspires the Kingdom of France to enter the American Revolutionary War against the British.