Birth of Henry IV
Birth of Henry IV, son of Antoine de Bourbon
Role range: 1589-1610
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Henry IV Biography and Timeline
Follow Henry IV through 62 dated historical records for France.
Henry IV, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1553–1598Years on this page
1553
1568
Alliance Henry IV and Hugenots
Henry IV joins forces with the Hugenots
Role range: 1589-1610
Treaty of Longjumeau
The Treaty of Longjumeau ends the 2nd War of Religion
Role range: 1589-1610
1569
Battle of Jarnac
Catholics under the duc dAnjou defeat the Huguenots at Jarnac
Role range: 1589-1610
Huguenots
Catholics under the duc dAnjou defeat the Huguenots at Jarnac
Role range: 1589-1610
1572
Marriage
Marries Margaret of Valois, sister of Charles IX
Role range: 1589-1610
Succession
Succeeeds as the King of Navarre, 1572-1589
Role range: 1589-1610
Navarre Marries Marguerite Of Valois
Henry of Navarre married Marguerite of Valois in a dynastic union intended to ease conflict between Catholics and Huguenots.
1584
Succession
Becomes heir presumptive on the death of Francois duc dAlencon
Role range: 1589-1610
1585
Navarre Faces Catholic League Opposition
Henry of Navarre became the principal Protestant claimant facing hostility from the Catholic League and its royal allies.
1587
Battle of Coutras
Concludes the War of the Three Henrys at Coutras by victory over Henry III
Role range: 1584-1598 – 1589-1610
Navarre Wins Battle Of Coutras
Henry of Navarre defeated a royal army at Coutras, strengthening the Huguenot military position.
1589
Assassination of Henry IV
Assassinated by a Dominican monk, Henry is the last of the Valois line
Role range: 1584-1598 – 1589-1610
Succession
Succeeeds as the King of France, 1st of the Bourbon line
Role range: 1589-1610
Battle of Arques
Wins the Battle of Arques over Charles, duc de Mayenne, of the Holy League
Role range: 1584-1598 – 1589-1610
Coronation
Henry of Navarre converts to Catholicism in hopes to keep peace amongst the people, and is crowned King Henry IV of France
Role range: 1584-1598 – 1589-1610
Succession
Succeeeds as the King of France, 1st of the Bourbon line. Henry of Navarre converts to Catholicism in hopes to keep peace amongst the people, and is crowned King Henry IV of France
Role range: 1584-1598 – 1589-1610
Protestant Navarre Inherits French Crown
Henry of Navarre became Henry IV of France, although his Protestant religion prompted resistance to his accession.
1590
Battle of Ivry
Wins the Battle of Ivry over Charles, duc de Mayenne, of the Holy League
Role range: 1589-1610
1593
Constitution of France
The Estates General meets for the 1st time since 1576
Role range: 1589-1610
Estates General
The Estates General meets for the 1st time since 1576
Role range: 1589-1610
Conversion
Henry IV hears mass & swears allegiance to the Church. A ceremony in St Denis confirms Henrys conversion to Catholicism
Role range: 1589-1610
Catholic League
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
Catholic League
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France. Makes a truce with the Catholic League. Converts to Catholicism & makes a truce with the Catholic League
Role range: 1589-1610
Conversion
Converted to Catholicism
Role range: 1589-1610
Peace
Makes a truce with the Catholic League. Converts to Catholicism & makes a truce with the Catholic League. Agrees all foreign troops should leave France or be quartered in garrisons
Role range: 1589-1610
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
Role range: 1589-1610
Catholic League
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
Role range: 1589-1610
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
Role range: 1589-1610
Henry Converts To Catholicism
Henry IV converted to Catholicism to broaden recognition of his kingship, a decision that reshaped Huguenot political expectations.
1594
Capture of Paris
Enters Paris
Role range: 1589-1610
1595
Declaration of War
Declares war on Spain, to unite his nation & create an ancien regime. Declares war on Spain to unite France
Role range: 1589-1610
Declaration of War
War is declared gainst Spain because of the Spanish pretender to the French throne
Role range: 1689-1510
Independence of France
France, England & the Dutch recognize the United Provinces. An Alliance of France, England & the Dutch which recognizes the United Provinces
Role range: 1589-1610
Triple Alliance
France, England & the Dutch recognize the United Provinces
Role range: 1589-1610
1596
Holy League
Terminates the war with the Holy League
Role range: 1589-1610
1598
Edict of Nantes
Issues the Edict of Nantes making limited concessions to the Huguenots
Role range: 1589-1610
Huguenots
Issues the Edict of Nantes making limited concessions to the Huguenots
Role range: 1589-1610
Civil Rights
Offers freedom of conscience to individuals & specific concessions to the Protestants, such as amnesty and the reinstatement of their civil rights, including the right to work in any field or for the State and to bring grievances to the King
Role range: 1589-1610
Records, sources and methodology
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