St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre (aug 24, 1572 – aug 25, 1572)
Description:
The massacre of French Huguenots (Protestants) in Paris on August 24/25, 1572, plotted by Catherine de’ Medici and carried out by Roman Catholic nobles and other citizens. It was one event in the series of civil wars between Roman Catholics and Huguenots that beset France in the late 16th century.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 24, 1572
aug 25, 1572
~ 24 hours