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Promulgation of the Edict
- When
- 6 May 1576
- Where
- Beaulieu-lès-Loches
- Part of
- Edict of Beaulieu
Henry III issued the Edict of Beaulieu from Beaulieu-lès-Loches on 6 May 1576, ending the Fifth War of Religion.
The edict was promulgated under pressure from Alençon's support of the Protestant army besieging Paris. It was negotiated by François, Duke of Anjou, and granted Huguenots public worship rights throughout France, excluding Paris and the court.
Sources
- Edict of Beaulieu Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-13
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