# Day of the Dupes (1630)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1630-day-of-the-dupes
Location: Paris

Richelieu survived an attempt by Marie de’ Medici to remove him and emerged stronger. Within the broader Bourbon & Ancien Régime period, Bourbon France became a leading European power through stronger royal government, global expansion, war and court culture. Fiscal strain, social privilege and Enlightenment criticism accumulated beneath the apparent strength of the Ancien Régime. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Louis XIII (King of France). Day of the Dupes is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Day of the Dupes is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France.

Ruler at the time: [Louis XIII](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-xiii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Day of the Dupes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Day+of+the+Dupes&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Day of the Dupes](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Day+of+the+Dupes)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)