Huguenot Massacres F (jan 1, 1562 – jan 1, 1570)
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Massacre of Vassy: Guises refused to obey Edict of St. Germain and killed many Huguenots in worship.Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day: Duke Henry of Guise invited Huguenots to his wedding in Paris. After deceptive reconciliation, roughly 2,000 Huguenots were massacred.
Other Massacres: Henry commanded the same be done throughout France. Tens of thousands of Huguenots were killed.
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Date:
jan 1, 1562
jan 1, 1570
~ 8 years