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Massacre at Wassy
- When
- 1 March 1562
- Where
- Wassy-sur-Blaise
- Part of
- Massacre at Wassy
Guise's troops killed Huguenot worshippers in Wassy on 1 March 1562.
The Duke of Guise passed through Wassy-sur-Blaise on his way to Paris. His troops carried out an armed action against Huguenot worshippers and citizens, resulting in a massacre that marked the start of the First War of Religion.
Sources
- Massacre of Vassy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
- François, Duke of Guise Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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