Constitution of France
The Estates General meets for the 1st time since 1576
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1593 in France
Explore 13 historical events and records for France in 1593.
Historical records for France in 1593
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February
Estates General
The Estates General meets for the 1st time since 1576
July
Conversion
Henry IV hears mass & swears allegiance to the Church. A ceremony in St Denis confirms Henrys conversion to Catholicism
Other events (month unknown)
Catholic League
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
Catholic League
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France. Makes a truce with the Catholic League. Converts to Catholicism & makes a truce with the Catholic League
Catholic League
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
Constable
Appointed Constable of France
Conversion
Converted to Catholicism
Henry Converts To Catholicism
Henry IV converted to Catholicism to broaden recognition of his kingship, a decision that reshaped Huguenot political expectations.
Peace
Makes a truce with the Catholic League. Converts to Catholicism & makes a truce with the Catholic League. Agrees all foreign troops should leave France or be quartered in garrisons
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris
The Catholic League holds Paris & the Assembly calls for a Catholic King of France
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