Henry IV of France (jan 1, 1589 – jan 1, 1610)
Description:
Originally known as Henry of Navarre, escaped St. Bartholomew Day's Massacre by denying his Protestant faith.Crown King and converted to Catholicism.
He strengthened France's economy and signed Edict of Nantes which gave Huguenots religious freedom.
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Date:
jan 1, 1589
jan 1, 1610
~ 21 years