Henry III12 May 1588
Day of the Barricades in Paris, Duke Henry of Guise seizes the city, forcing King Henry III to flee
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Day of the Barricades in Paris, Duke Henry of Guise seizes the city, forcing King Henry III to flee
King Henry III of France capitulates to the Duke of Guise and returns to Paris
After Henrys assassination Paris suffers a 4 year siege
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