Gregorian Calendar Adoption
Implements the Gregorian calendar change in France in December 1582
Role range: 1574-1589
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Henry Valois Biography and Timeline
Follow Henry Valois through 3 dated historical records for France.
Henry Valois, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1582–1584Years on this page
1582
1584
Succession Crisis
The death of his brother Francois leaves the Protestant Henry of Navarre as heir presumptive
Role range: 1574-1589
War of the Three Henrys Prelude
The succession crisis after Anjou's death helps set up the War of the Three Henrys
Role range: 1574-1589
Records, sources and methodology
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