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In terms of foreign policy and diplomatic relations, Mazarin ended the [[Peace of Westphalia]], which brought the [[Thirty Years' War]] to a conclusion and brought French prestige, and concluded the [[Peace of the Pyrenees]], which ended the Franco-Spanish conflict.  

In terms of foreign policy and diplomatic relations, Mazarin ended the [[Peace of Westphalia]], which brought the [[Thirty Years' War]] to a conclusion and brought French prestige, and concluded the [[Peace of the Pyrenees]], which ended the Franco-Spanish conflict.  

The ending of the Thirty Years War was an event closely linked to that year's significant domestic unrest. The outbreak of the [[Fronde]] (1648-53) in August was only one manifestation of rising dissatisfaction with the royal government over such issues as taxation and a perceived unwillingness to conclude peace. Much of this dissatisfaction was focused on Cardinal Mazarin. There was a close linkage in France at this time between international and domestic events, and Mazarin was highly conscious of this and sought to use it to his advantage. Whatever the value of his policies, in 1648 Mazarin was relatively unsuccessful politically in that he was often faulted for what went wrong and denied credit for what went right.

The ending of the Thirty Years War was an event closely linked to that year's significant domestic unrest. The outbreak of the [[Fronde]] (1648–53) in August was only one manifestation of rising dissatisfaction with the royal government over such issues as taxation and a perceived unwillingness to conclude peace. Much of this dissatisfaction was focused on Cardinal Mazarin. There was a close linkage in France at this time between international and domestic events, and Mazarin was highly conscious of this and sought to use it to his advantage. Whatever the value of his policies, in 1648 Mazarin was relatively unsuccessful politically in that he was often faulted for what went wrong and denied credit for what went right.

The Fronde (1848-53) was most serious challenge to the French crown's authority between the 16th-century religious wars and the French revolution of 1789. After the Frondeurs had been defeated Mazarin devoted himself to the training of the young king, Louis XIV. Louis showed respect for his mentor by postponing his personal rule until Mazarin died on March 9th, 1661.

The Fronde (1848–53) was most serious challenge to the French crown's authority between the 16th-century religious wars and the French revolution of 1789. After the Frondeurs had been defeated Mazarin devoted himself to the training of the young king, Louis XIV. Louis showed respect for his mentor by postponing his personal rule until Mazarin died on March 9, 1661.

==Arts==

==Arts==

Mazarin was a leading promoter of the arts.  He was an avid art collector, founded the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture (1648), introduced Italian opera at court, and established an important library in Paris.  

Mazarin was a leading promoter of the arts.  He was an avid art collector, founded the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture (1648), introduced Italian opera at court, and established an important library in Paris.