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Peace of Alès
- When
- 28 June 1629
- Where
- Unknown
Louis XIII signed the Peace of Alès on 28 June 1629, granting religious freedom but stripping Huguenots of political and military rights.
Negotiated by Cardinal Richelieu, the treaty was signed by the king on 28 June 1629. It confirmed the religious principles of the Edict of Nantes and granted amnesty. However, it required Huguenots to relinquish all cities and fortresses and explicitly removed their political and military privileges.
Sources
- Peace of Alès Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-05
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