King Henry IV
Definition
King Henry IV was the monarch who ruled France from 1589 until his assassination in 1610. He is best known for issuing the Edict of Nantes which granted religious freedom to Protestants.
Analogy
Consider King Henry IV as your school principal who changes strict rules to make students feel more comfortable and accepted regardless of their differences - just like he did for Protestants with his edict.
Related terms
Bourbon Dynasty: This is the royal house that King Henry IV belonged to. It's similar to your family tree but on a grander scale involving power, politics, and rule over nations.
French Wars of Religion: These were a series of conflicts in France between Catholics and Protestants (Huguenots). It's like a long, drawn-out argument between two siblings who can't agree on something.
Assassination: This is the act of killing a prominent person for political or religious reasons. It's like removing the king from a chessboard - it changes the game entirely.
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- When did King Henry IV issue the Edictof Nantes granting rights to Protestantsin France?
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