jan 1, 1572 - St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
Description:
The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre was a massacre perpetuated by the Catholics against the Huguenots in France. While this event itself had many casualties, it serves to encapsulate the broader trend of fighting between Catholics and Protestants, representing clashes between the two groups in countries outside of the Holy Roman Empire after Charles V singed the Peace of Augsburg.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1572
Now
~ 454 years ago