28 January 1561Edict of OrleansMichel de l'Hospital
Edict of Orleans suspends persecution of Huguenots pending wider settlement
Historical records for France in 1561, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Edict of Orleans suspends persecution of Huguenots pending wider settlement
Persecution of French Huguenots is suspended by the Edict of Orleans
The Edict of Orleans eases pressure on French Huguenots
Royal policy temporarily suspends persecution of Huguenots
Catherine seeks a moderate religious settlement to prevent civil war
Charles IX rules as a minor under Catherine de Medici's regency
L'Hospital advocates moderation toward French Protestants
Guise joins Montmorency and Saint Andre in a Catholic triumvirate
Guise forms a Catholic triumvirate with Montmorency and Saint Andre
Montmorency joins Guise and Saint Andre in a Catholic triumvirate
Saint Andre joins the Catholic triumvirate opposing Protestant concessions
The Catholic triumvirate organizes opposition to concessions for French Protestants
Beza presents Calvinist arguments at the Colloquy of Poissy
Religious conference is held under the authority of young Charles IX
Cardinal of Lorraine represents Catholic interests in debate with Protestants
Catherine opens talks seeking reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants
Supports attempts to achieve a Protestant Catholic compromise at Poissy
Supports negotiations that lead toward limited toleration for Huguenots
Calvin encourages French Reformed churches during the Poissy negotiations
Appointed Governor of Picardy
Coligny supports Protestant petitions during the regency government
Conde becomes increasingly associated with the Huguenot political cause
Viret supports Calvinist preaching as French tensions rise
Guise returns to political prominence amid the religious crisis
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