Out of the Closet

age of revolution

Copyright Louis Paul Hennefeld 1983

 

Louis XIII

(1601 - 1643)

KING OF FRANCE

Monaco, Gutter Corner-block

 

Knowing of the King's fascination for handsome

young men, and of his inability to produce an heir,

Cardinal Richelieu introduced Marquis de Cinq-Mars

to the royal couple. The Marquis charmed the King,

and to the Queen's delight, sired his children.

Birth of Louis

 

Louis signing

Treaty of Peronne

Cardinal Richelieu

 

Copyright Louis Paul Hennefeld 1983