The Edict of Nantes (1598) granted religious freedom to French Protestants, ending the French Wars of Religion.
Battle of Dreux Explained
The Battle of Dreux was a significant clash during the French Wars of Religion between the Catholic forces led by Anne de Montmorency and the Protestant Huguenots under the command of Louis I de Bourbon.
Battle of Lens Explained
The Battle of Lens was a major conflict during the Thirty Years’ War, resulting in a decisive victory for the French and marking a turning point in the war.
French Fury Explained
The French Fury was a violent uprising in 1583 by French soldiers against the Spanish occupation of Antwerp during the Eighty Years’ War.
Assassination of Admiral Coligny Explained
The assassination of Admiral Coligny was a pivotal event in the French Wars of Religion, sparking widespread violence and ultimately leading to the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.