French Wars (1562-1572)
by Hailey Beebe, Mariah Hussey, and Laura Walter
Summary
Key Figures/Groups
Catholic League: Association of Roman Catholics during the French Wars of Religion of the late 16th century.
Huguenots: Members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th centuries. inspired by the writings of John Calvin in the 1530s, and they were called Huguenots by the 1560s
Catherine de Medicis: An Italian noblewoman who was Queen consort of France from 1547 until 1559, as the wife of King Henry II of France. She was one of the most influential personalities of the Catholic–Huguenot wars.
Catholic de Guise Family: Noble French Roman Catholic family that played a major role in French politics during the Reformation.
Gaspard II de Coligny: Admiral of France and leader of the Huguenots during the early years of the Wars of Religion.
Henry IV: King of England and Lord of Ireland.
Timeline 1562-1598
1562 or the massacre of Huguenots
1563 the first war and the edict of Amboise
1567-68 the second war of religion
1568-70 the third war and Treaty of St Germain
1572 Saint Bartholomew day
1576 The Edict of Beaulieu
1584 A path tho the throne
In response to the news the Catholic league struck another battle of war.
1587-89 War of Three henrys
Theses wars were mainly the struggles between the two religions on the Henry's way to the throne.
1598 Edict of Nantes
Main significance
Cause
The cause of this French War include the reasons listed below:
- The monarchy
- Financial Weakness
- Structural Weakness
- Weak Personalities
Outcome
Paris and other specific territories were declared permanently Catholic. Huegenots were granted substantial rights and freedom by the Edict of Nantes.