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Henry IV of France

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  • Dec 13, 1553

    Birth

    Birth
    Born in Pau,the capital of the French province of Béarn.
  • Period: Dec 13, 1553 to

    Life

  • Nov 11, 1567

    Military Ranking

    Military Ranking
    Henry becomes Lieutentenant General of Navarre
  • Nov 10, 1572

    Marriage

    Marriage
    Henry's marriage to Marguerite de Valois
  • Nov 11, 1580

    Henry's capture

    Henry's capture
    Henry captures city of Cahors

  • Henry the heir

    Henry the heir
    Death of the King of France's brother, the Duc d'Alencon, makes Henry heir apparent

  • War begins

    War begins
    The war of three Henrys, a phase of the French Religion wars

  • Victory

    Victory
    Henry's vicory at Cutras

  • King

    King
    Henry of Navarre becomes King of France

  • Catholic

    Catholic
    Henry rejoins the Catholic faith to remove resistance from his rule

  • Peace

    Peace
    The signing of the Edict of Nantes, which ends 40 years of war

  • Assassination

    Assassination
    Ravaillac assassinated Henry IV