When Louis XIII was born, his father was at war. During his childhood and adolescence, his mother, Mary, served as regent and was in charge of state affairs. Thanks to the efforts of Henry IV, France experienced a period of relative peace and prosperity, but during the reign of Louis XIII, France faced various political and economic problems.
Louis XIII's main political adviser was his chief minister, Li Sailiu, who helped the king rebuild a powerful army and launched a war against the Habsburg dynasty. He also promoted the reform of local administrative institutions and tax system in France. Although he led several wars, he did not achieve most of his political and economic goals.
Louis XIII is also a cultural patron. He established a college in the Louvre to cultivate scientific and humanistic knowledge. He has a keen interest in literature, art and architecture, and has spent a lot of money in these fields.
Louis XIII, a devout Catholic, tried to control religious affairs by suppressing Catholic heresy and activities. He died in 1643 and was succeeded by his son Louis XIV.