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jan 1, 1685 - Edict of Nantes

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In 1685, to compel Catholic religious uniformity, Louis revoked the Edict of Nantes. This action damaged the economy because thousands of Protestant Huguenots (mostly skilled workers and enterprising business people) fled France (settle in England, Holland and America)

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jan 1, 1685
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~ 341 years ago