1603 in France

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1603
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Events from the year 1603 in France

Incumbents

Events

January- The establishment of elected offices in Guyenne covering regions such as, Rouergue, Quercy, Agenais.

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March 14th- King Henry VI entered Metz, appointing Montigne as the Royal Lieutenant and his brother d’Arquien as the governor of the citadel.

June 19th to July 12th- Sully, the King’s close advisor, embarked on a diplomatic mission to England. He successfully negotiated with the King of England, James VI and I, to continue the support of the Dutch against Spain, and to address financial debts owed to France.

September 1st- An edict issued in Rouen, later registered by the Government of Paris, on December 2nd, authorised the return of Jesuits missionaries to France.

September 3rd- Foundation of the Jesuit College in La Flèche, which would be a significant educational institution.

November 6th- King Henry VI imposed a 30% tax on goods imported or exported to Spanish territories, intensifying economic tensions between France and Spain.

December 16th- Sully was appointed as the governor of Poitou, further consolidating his influence over the French government.

Births

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Michel Le Tellier

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Deaths

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See also

References

  1. "Henry IV, King of France (b. 1553, r. 1589–1610)". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  2. Blangstrup, Chr., ed. (1916). "Charron, Pierre". Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon (in Danish). Vol. 4 (2 ed.). Copenhagen: J.H. Schultz Forlagsboghandel. Retrieved 9 September 2015.