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Edict of Nantes
It was issued in 1598, by king Henry IV Bourbon of France. It was the second document (after The January Edict of 1561) issued by a French sovereign to provide religious freedom in the country. It was a consequence of the long-lasting religious conflicts in France between Catholics and Huguenots (other name for Calvinists), situated mainly in Southern France. King Henry IV succeeded Henry III Valois and his infamous mother Catherine de Medici. Henry IV was one of the most prominent leaders of the Protestant opposition in France, but had to convert to Catholicism (for the second time in his life) in order to inherit the throne. The Edict of Nantes was one of the first things that he did as a king, and, basically, it allowed for the Protestants across the land to hold on to the cities that they had turned into their strongholds, while Catholics did the same, too. This was a compromise and angered many, Catholics because they could not get rid of the "heresy" among their lands, and Protestants because they could not succeed in reforming France once and for all.
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1598 edict city?
Nantes
Edict of Nantes guaranteed freedom to the what of france?
protestants
What did Louis XIV's edict of fontainebleau do?
revoked the edict on nantes, so the country of France had to be catholic, Protestant practice was not allowed.
The Edict of Nantes guaranteed freedom to the of France?
The Edict Of Nantes, put into place by France in 1598 gave equal rights to all Protestants living in France (which was a heavily Catholic country). The declaration of the edict signaled the end of years of religious wars that had been waged by France during much of the 16th century.
French protestants who were granted toleration by the edict of nantes in 1598?
The Edict of Nantes, proclaimed by Henry IV of France in 1598, granted religious freedom to the Protestant Christians of France known as Huguenots. This Edict ended many years of religious-based conflict in France.
When did Edict of Nantes happen?
Edict of Nantes happened in 1598.
The edict of nantes guaranteed freedom to what?
the edict of nantes guaranteed freedom to the protestants.
The Edict of Nantes guranteed freedom to the what of France?
The Edict of Nantes guranteed religious freedom to the Huguenots (protestants) of France.
1598 edict city?
Nantes
What city in France had an Edict named after it?
Nantes
Who created the Edict of Nantes?
Henry IV
What was the effect of the adoption of Edict of Nantes?
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The gave the Huguenots freedom of worship.?
The Edict of Nantes, issued by Henry IV of France, granted the Huguenots significant civil rights, including freedom of worship. It marked the end of the religious wars of France during the 2nd half of the 16th century.
What did William and Mary agree?
They agreed to the Edict of Nantes
Edict of Nantes guaranteed freedom to the what of france?
protestants
Who granted religious freedom for all?
Edict of Nantes
Who was the edict of nantes passed to?
Henry IV of France.
