apr 3, 1598 - Edict of Nantes

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The Edict of Nantes was the agreement from King Henry IV of France which granted Calvinist more religious rights and power within France. This was important because at the time France was still largely Catholic, and the Calvinists had minimal rights until this edict. This is categorized under IS because this change directly impacted individuals living in France as well as society's toleration of Huguenots.

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