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=Louis XIII - Ruler of France (1610-1643)=

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Here is a painting of Louis XIII

=About Louis XIII=

Louis XIII was born on 27th of September in 1601. He came into power when he was 8 and a half because of his fathers assasination. His mother acted as ruler because Louis was still too young to make any real decisions. He was a Roman Catholic, and very religious. He was modest, yet could be ruthless.

=Accomplishments and their effects on France=

Louis was famous for establishing one of the first examples of absolute monarchy and was blamed for getting France involved in the thirty years war. Since he was a huge scapegoat, he wasn't a very positive effect on the country.