Rule of King Henry IV of France (jan 1, 1589 – jan 1, 1610)
Description:
The first of the Bourbon kings of France, Henry IV brought unity and prosperity to the country after the ruinous 16th-century Wars of Religion. Notably, he promulgated the Edict of Nantes (1598), which guaranteed religious liberties to Protestants, thereby effectively ending the Wars of Religion.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1589
jan 1, 1610
~ 21 years