The King of France before the French Revolution.
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Louis XIII (27 September 1601 - 14 May 1643) reigned as King of France and Navarre from 1610 to 1643.
He became king when his father, Louis XIII, died in 1643. (He was only five years old at the time, so he didn't actually start to rule France then. The Cardinal Jules Mazarin ruled in his place until 1661.)
Louis XIII from 1610 to 1643 - Louis XIV (the 'Sun-king') from 1643 to 1715 (but is too young too really reign before 1661)
First Minister Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin.
There are some rumors that he was homosexual or bisexual, and no evidence that he had any mistresses.
Cardinal Richelieu described Louis XIII as a good king. While driven by glory, he also had a desire for order. Naturally moderate and reserved, he used care in his words and emotions. But his Achillesâ?? heel was flattery and praise and he was easily manipulated by them.