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aug 24, 1572 - St Bartholomew's day massacre

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A mob of Catholics roamed around Paris murdering Calvinists. It started in the city then spread out through the country leaving between 5,000 to 30,000 dead. Started by the king and had big backlash.

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aug 24, 1572
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~ 454 years ago