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Article: The Edict of Nantes.
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- Calliope
- Article date:
- March 1, 2003
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HUGUENOT LEADER HENRY IV GAINED THE UPPER HAND AGAINST THE CATHOLIC HOLY League with stunning military victories in 1589 and 1590. His hope to take Paris in the summer of 1590 was dashed, however, because of Spanish intervention on behalf of the besieged city. Although Henry IV did have the military advantage, he was never again in a strong enough position to use force to impose his rule on his divided kingdom. Over time, growing numbers of Catholics rallied to his cause, even though many remained deeply concerned about his Protestant faith. As pressure mounted on the king to consider a Catholic conversion, his Huguenot supporters became worried about his possible ...
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