French Wars of Religion

  • Jan 1, 1515

    Francois conquers Milan

    France gets the culture of the Renaissance from his expiditions.
  • Oct 15, 1558

    Calais Captured!

    After 200 years by François, Duc de Guise.
  • Oct 15, 1559

    Henri II's Death

    He was killed in a tournament accident.
  • Oct 15, 1560

    Charles IX in Charge

    Although he is in power, Catherine de' Medici is really the brains.
  • Oct 15, 1566

    Alexandre de la Main Gauche brought in the world

    She is born to Henri and Philippe de la Main Gauche.
  • Death of François, duc d'Alençon

    His death ends of the House of Valois, and Henri de Navarre is now heir to the French throne.
  • Marriage

    Jehan du Lac and Madame de la Main Gauche get married.
  • Reformation denied!

    Henri IV recanted the reformed religion at St. Denis
  • Henri IV is crowned

    He is crowned at Chartres. Brissac surrenders Paris to him, and the power of the League is no more. Henri pays off the League leaders and towns on the idea that it's better than war.
  • The fall of Calais

    Falls to the Spanish after a brief siege and a horrible defense.