John Casimir signs a treaty with the French Huguenot leaders

Historical Context Note

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John Casimir, son of Frederick III, Elector Palatine, signs a treaty with the French Huguenot leaders. Aided by an English subsidy, he arranges to bring an army of 16,000 German and Swiss mercenaries to France to aid the Protestant cause.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "John Casimir signs a treaty with the French Huguenot leaders". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15187, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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