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1560 in France
Explore 35 historical events and records for France in 1560.
Historical records for France in 1560
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March
Death of La Renaudie
Jean du Barry seigneur de la Renaudie is killed during the Amboise conspiracy
Amboise Conspiracy
Conspiracy seeks to remove Guise influence from the young king
Amboise Conspiracy Suppressed
Guise helps suppress the Amboise conspiracy against royal government
Amboise Conspiracy Suppressed
Guise helps suppress the Amboise conspiracy against the royal government
Guise Government Defended
Cardinal of Lorraine defends Guise influence during the Amboise crisis
May
Chancellor Appointed
L'Hospital becomes Chancellor and supports a policy of moderation
July
Treaty of Edinburgh
French representatives accept terms for withdrawal from Scotland
August
Fontainebleau Petition
Coligny presents Protestant grievances at the Assembly of Notables
October
Arrest of Conde
Louis Prince of Conde is arrested on suspicion of leading the Amboise conspiracy
Arrest of Louis I de Bourbon
Louis Prince of Conde is arrested on suspicion of leading the Amboise conspiracy
Trial
Sentenced to death for his part in the Conspiracy of Amboise
November
Death Sentence
Conde is sentenced to death before Francis II dies
December
Accession
Charles IX succeeds Francis II as King of France
Amboise Conspiracy
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Arrest of Louis I de Bourbon
The King dies & Louis death sentence is commuted, the Queen Mother needs his support
Conde Reprieved
Francis II's death prevents Conde's execution and changes the political balance
Death of Francis II
Francis II dies after a short reign dominated by Guise influence
Regency Begins
Catherine de Medici becomes regent for the young Charles IX
Tumult of Amboise
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Retires from Court
Guise influence declines after the death of Francis II
Succession
After the accession of Charles IX, Francois de Guise lives in retirement on his estates
Other events (month unknown)
Amboise Conspiracy
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry.
Amboise Conspiracy
The Guise brothers suspected Louis I de Bourbon, prince de Cond‚ of leading the plot, and he was arrested but eventually freed for lack of evidence, adding to the tensions of the period.
Amboise Conspiracy
seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled.
Amboise Conspiracy
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Amboise Conspiracy
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Coligny Advocates Protestant Petitions
Admiral Coligny advanced calls for religious accommodation as Protestant political demands became harder for the monarchy to ignore.
Plot
Plots to capture Francis II, believes his elder brother should be Regent
Regency
Appointed Regent for her son Charles IX
Succession
Charles IX, succeeds as King of France, a Kingdom ruled by his mother Catherine de Medici
Succession
Charles IX, succeeds as King of France, a Kingdom ruled by his mother Catherine de Medici
Tumult of Amboise
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Tumult of Amboise
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Tumult of Amboise
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
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