Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Michel de l'Hospital Biography and Timeline

Follow Michel de l'Hospital through 5 dated historical records for France.

Michel de l'Hospital, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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1560–1563Years on this page

1560

Chancellor Appointed

Chancellor of France · Fontainebleau · Government / Government of France

L'Hospital becomes Chancellor and supports a policy of moderation

Role range: 1560-1573

1561

Edict of Orleans

Chancellor of France · Orleans · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Edict of Orleans suspends persecution of Huguenots pending wider settlement

Role range: 1561-1561

Tolerance Policy

Chancellor of France · Paris · Government / Government of France

L'Hospital advocates moderation toward French Protestants

Role range: 1560-1573

Chancellor Calls For Religious Conciliation

France · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Chancellor Michel de l'Hospital promoted moderation and sought a negotiated response to religious divisions in the kingdom.

1563

Edict of Amboise

Chancellor of France · Amboise · Government / Government of France

L'Hospital supports the legal settlement ending the first religious war

Role range: 1560-1573

Records, sources and methodology

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