Henry IV abjures Protestantism in order to gain power in France

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.2.02: French Writing and Culture in the Renaissance, 1400-1600.
Vol. editors: Robert J. Hudson (Brigham Young University), Tim Unwin (University of Bristol), Phillip John Usher (New York University), David Williams (University of Sheffield)

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Protestants

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Date of occurrence 1593-07-25

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France (Location)

Henry of Navarre became Henry IV of France in 1593 following his renunciation of Huguenot beliefs. He becomes a Roman Catholic, hearing Mass at St. Denis. Subsequently many nobles submit to him.<

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Henry IV abjures Protestantism in order to gain power in France". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=10252, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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