Alliance Henry III and the Duke of Navarre
After Guises assassination Henry allies himself with the Duke of Navarre
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1587 in France
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Historical records for France in 1587
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Assassination of Henry Guise
Henry has Guise murdered at Blois
Battle of Coutras
Navarre leads the Huguenots to victory over Henry III at the Battle of Coutras
Battle of Coutras
Concludes the War of the Three Henrys at Coutras by victory over Henry III
Catholic League
Henry is forced to join the Catholic League by the Paris mob
Huguenots
Navarre leads the Huguenots to victory over Henry III at the Battle of Coutras
Montaigne Reworks Later Essays
Montaigne assembled additions on judgment, companionship and the conduct of life for his enlarged book. Revisions increasingly foregrounded the author's changing perspective as a legitimate subject.
Navarre Wins Battle Of Coutras
Henry of Navarre defeated a royal army at Coutras, strengthening the Huguenot military position.
Succession
Henry makes the Duke of Navarre his successor
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