Edict of Orleans
Edict of Orleans suspends persecution of Huguenots pending wider settlement
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1561 in France
Explore 27 historical events and records for France in 1561.
Historical records for France in 1561
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January
Edict of Orleans
Persecution of French Huguenots is suspended by the Edict of Orleans
Huguenot Relief
The Edict of Orleans eases pressure on French Huguenots
Persecution Suspended
Royal policy temporarily suspends persecution of Huguenots
Moderation Policy
Catherine seeks a moderate religious settlement to prevent civil war
Royal Minority
Charles IX rules as a minor under Catherine de Medici's regency
Tolerance Policy
L'Hospital advocates moderation toward French Protestants
April
Catholic Triumvirate
Guise joins Montmorency and Saint Andre in a Catholic triumvirate
Catholic Triumvirate
Guise forms a Catholic triumvirate with Montmorency and Saint Andre
Catholic Triumvirate
Montmorency joins Guise and Saint Andre in a Catholic triumvirate
Catholic Triumvirate
Saint Andre joins the Catholic triumvirate opposing Protestant concessions
Triumvirate
The Catholic triumvirate organizes opposition to concessions for French Protestants
September
Colloquy of Poissy
Beza presents Calvinist arguments at the Colloquy of Poissy
Colloquy of Poissy
Religious conference is held under the authority of young Charles IX
Colloquy of Poissy
Cardinal of Lorraine represents Catholic interests in debate with Protestants
Colloquy of Poissy Opens
Catherine opens talks seeking reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants
Colloquy of Poissy
Supports attempts to achieve a Protestant Catholic compromise at Poissy
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Beza Defends Reformed Doctrine At Poissy
Theodore Beza spoke for French Reformed Protestants in theological discussions with Catholic representatives.
Chancellor Calls For Religious Conciliation
Chancellor Michel de l'Hospital promoted moderation and sought a negotiated response to religious divisions in the kingdom.
Edict of January Prepared
Supports negotiations that lead toward limited toleration for Huguenots
French Reformed Churches
Calvin encourages French Reformed churches during the Poissy negotiations
Governor of Picardy
Appointed Governor of Picardy
Huguenot Influence
Coligny supports Protestant petitions during the regency government
Huguenot Patronage
Conde becomes increasingly associated with the Huguenot political cause
Poissy Colloquy Attempts Reconciliation
Catherine de Medici supported the Colloquy of Poissy, where Catholic and Reformed theologians tried unsuccessfully to reach agreement.
Reformed Preaching
Viret supports Calvinist preaching as French tensions rise
Return to Court
Guise returns to political prominence amid the religious crisis
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