Edict of Nates (jun 11, 1598 – sep 29, 1685)

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- The Edict of Nantes was issued in 1598 by King Henry IV of France

- King Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes in 1686

- Huguenots (protestants), including nobles, can no longer practice their religion

- Not protestant schools

- Loss of Huguenot merchants, bankers, and other skilled professions

- Louis XIV wanted one state = one faith (national unity)

- Louis XIV wanted more control over nobles and sought to strengthen the monarchy

- Economic long term loss since France lost skilled workers

- The revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 led to the prosecution of the Huguenots, forcing them to convert, leave, or die

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