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Edict of Pacification

France · Warfare / Wars of Religion, 1st. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1563Date range
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Chronological records

1563

Catherine de Medici19 March 1563

Amboise · Warfare / Wars of Religion, 1st

The Edict of Amboise also known as the Edict of Pacification, is signed at the Chateau of Amboise by Catherine de' Medici, acting as regent for her son Charles IX of France

Names involved

Catherine de Medici

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