Birth of Charles IX
Birth of Charles IX, 2nd son of Henry II & Catherine de Medicus
Role range: 1560-1574
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Charles IX Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles IX through 31 dated historical records for France.
Charles IX, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
31Distinct records
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1550–1573Years on this page
1550
1560
Accession
Charles IX succeeds Francis II as King of France
Role range: 1560-1574
Succession
Charles IX, succeeds as King of France, a Kingdom ruled by his mother Catherine de Medici
Role range: 1560-1574
Amboise Conspiracy
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Role range: 1560-1574
Tumult of Amboise
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Role range: 1560-1574
1561
Royal Minority
Charles IX rules as a minor under Catherine de Medici's regency
Role range: 1560-1574
Colloquy of Poissy
Religious conference is held under the authority of young Charles IX
Role range: 1560-1574
1562
Edict of Saint Germain
The royal government grants limited toleration to Huguenots
Role range: 1560-1574
1563
Edict of Amboise
The royal government grants limited toleration and ends the first war
Role range: 1562-1598 – 1560-1574
Siege of Le Havre
Royal forces begin the siege to expel the English from Le Havre
Role range: 1562-1598 – 1560-1574
Le Havre Recovered
French royal forces recover Le Havre from the English garrison
Role range: 1562-1598 – 1560-1574
Majority Declared
Charles IX is declared of age during a royal session at Rouen
Role range: 1560-1574
Royal Tour Begins
Charles IX and Catherine begin a royal tour to restore authority after civil war
Role range: 1560-1574
Succession
Full rule of Charles IX without Catherine de Medicus
Role range: 1560-1574
1570
Treaty of St Germain
Signs the Treaty of St Germain, ends the 3rd War of Religion
Role range: 1560-1574
Saint Germain Peace Provides Security Towns
The Peace of Saint Germain granted Huguenots limited worship rights and control of designated security towns.
1572
Huguenots
Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Role range: 1560-1574
Massacre
Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Role range: 1560-1574
Massacre
Persuaded by his mother Catherine de Medicus to order the St Batholomews day massacre
Role range: 1560-1574
Charles Approves Anglo French Treaty
Charles IX accepted an alliance with Elizabeth I despite the religious differences between their courts.
French English Commercial Terms Agreed
The agreement included commercial provisions intended to improve relations and facilitate trade between the two kingdoms.
Paris Massacre Spreads Across France
Killings beginning in Paris spread to other French cities, causing large numbers of Huguenot deaths.
1573
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
Hostilities end by the election (11-15 May 1573) of the Duke of Anjou to the throne of Poland and by the Edict of Boulogne (signed in July 1573), which curtailed many of the rights granted to French Protestants
Role range: 1572-1573 – 1560-1574
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Edict of Boulogne, also called the Edict of Pacification of Boulogne and the Peace of La Rochelle, is signed by King Charles IX of France in the Chateau de Madrid in the Bois de Boulogne
Role range: 1560-1574
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer ends the 4th War of Religion favorably for the Huguenots
Role range: 1560-1574
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer officially ends the 4th phase of the French Wars of Religion (set off by the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre in August 1572
Role range: 1560-1574
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
Huguenots are granted an amnesty for their past actions and the freedom of belief
Role range: 1572-1573 – 1560-1574
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
Huguenots are permitted the freedom to worship only within the towns of La Rochelle, Montauban, and Nimes within their own residences
Role range: 1572-1573 – 1560-1574
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer officially ends the 4th phase of the French Wars of Religion (set off by the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre in August 1572
Role range: 1572-1573 – 1560-1574
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer is officially registered by the Parlement of Paris
Role range: 1560-1574
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer is officially registered by the Parlement of Paris
Role range: 1572-1573 – 1560-1574
Records, sources and methodology
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