Assassination of Coligny
Orders the assassination of Coligny, the Huguenot leader
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1572 in France
Explore 22 historical events and records for France in 1572.
Historical records for France in 1572
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Huguenots
Orders the assassination of Coligny, the Huguenot leader. Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Huguenots
Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Massacre
Orders the assassination of Coligny, the Huguenot leader. Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Massacre
Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Massacre
Persuaded by his mother Catherine de Medicus to order the St Batholomews day massacre
Massacre
Responsible for the St Bartholomew Days massacre
St Bartholomew Violence
Henry of Guise is associated with Catholic violence during the Saint Bartholomew period
Other events (month unknown)
Anjou Marriage Talks Frame Diplomacy
Discussions of a possible marriage between Elizabeth I and the duke of Anjou formed part of the wider rapprochement accompanying the treaty.
Catherine Encourages English Rapprochement
Catherine de Medici supported negotiations intended to improve relations between the French crown and Elizabeth I.
Charles Approves Anglo French Treaty
Charles IX accepted an alliance with Elizabeth I despite the religious differences between their courts.
Coligny Murdered In Paris
Coligny was murdered during the Saint Bartholomew's Day massacre as royal violence spread against Protestant leaders.
Coligny Wounded Before Paris Massacre
A failed assassination attempt wounded Admiral Coligny shortly before the Saint Bartholomew's Day massacre.
French English Commercial Terms Agreed
The agreement included commercial provisions intended to improve relations and facilitate trade between the two kingdoms.
French Huguenot Relief Force Mobilizes
Jean de Hangest, seigneur de Genlis, led French Protestant troops toward Mons to support Louis of Nassau.
Genlis Relief Attempt Ends In Defeat
The relief force commanded by Jean de Hangest failed to reach Mons after meeting Spanish troops.
Marriage
Negotiations begin for Alencons marriage to Elizabeth I
Marriage
Marries Margaret of Valois, sister of Charles IX
Montaigne Begins Composing Personal Essays
Montaigne began developing prose pieces that would establish a new literary form. Rather than advancing a comprehensive doctrine, he tested judgments through examples drawn from experience and books.
Navarre Marries Marguerite Of Valois
Henry of Navarre married Marguerite of Valois in a dynastic union intended to ease conflict between Catholics and Huguenots.
Paris Massacre Spreads Across France
Killings beginning in Paris spread to other French cities, causing large numbers of Huguenot deaths.
Succession
Succeeeds as the King of Navarre, 1572-1589
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