| Description | Person |
| French Cardinal Who Had Much Control During the Reign of Louis XIII; Implemented Mercantilist Systems | |
| Leader of a Huguenot Rebellion in France | |
| Leader of the Calvinists During the 'War of Three Henrys'; Would Later Become King | |
| Son of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici | |
| Widow of Henry IV of France Who Would Rule on Behalf of Her Young Son for a Number of Years | |
| This Man Received the Holy Roman Empire (Along with a Few Other Territories) When His Brother, Charles V, Stepped Down from Power | |
| This Political Philosopher Justified Absolute Monarchy in His Writing That There Must Be a Single Absolute Power in Order to Maintain Order in Any Given Society | |
| This Nobleman Supported the Hapsburgs Until His Property Was Seized; Eventually Would Lead the Calvinists in Their Wartime Efforts Against the Oppressive Spanish | |
| Widowed Queen of France Following the Death of King Henry II Who Would Control Much of the Nation While Her Young Sons 'Ruled' | |
| This Spanish General Was Sent to Govern the Netherlands; He is Known for His Harshness in Rule (Council of Troubles) | |
| A Powerful Huguenot Leader During the 'War of Three Henrys' | |
| This Man Received Spain (along with all of the Provinces Therewith) When His Father, Charles V, Stepped Down from Power | |