aug 23, 1572 - Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Description:
In France. The Valois king Charles IX's sister and Henry Navarre got married providing some religious reconciliation. The Guise family the persuaded the king that the Huguenots must be eliminated and were a threat. # days of murder of the Huguenots but Henry of Navarre survive and then said he would become a catholic.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 23, 1572
Now
~ 453 years ago