Assassination of Henry III
Henry III is assassinated by a fanatic monk named Jacques Clement, but lived long enough to name Henry of Navarre as heir to the throne
Role range: 1584-1598 – 1574-1589
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Henry III Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Henry III through 43 dated historical records for France.
Henry III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
43Distinct records
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1589–1589Years on this page
1589
Death of Henry III
Henry has Guise murdered at Blois
Role range: 1584-1598 – 1574-1589
Rebellion of Paris
The Guises propose a settlement with a cipher as heir and demand a meeting of the States General, which takes place at Blois. Paris rises against Henry III in favour of the Guises, Henry III leaves Paris
Role range: 1584-1598 – 1574-1589
Records, sources and methodology
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