Edict of Beaulieu
- When
- 1576
- Where
- Beaulieu-lès-Loches
- Episodes
- 1
The Edict of Beaulieu, promulgated on 6 May 1576, ended the Fifth War of Religion. Negotiated by François, Duke of Anjou, it granted Huguenots public worship rights across France, excluding Paris and the royal court.
Episodes
Background and detail
Issuance and Negotiation. Henry III issued the edict from Beaulieu-lès-Loches under pressure from Alençon's support of the Protestant army besieging Paris. The agreement was negotiated by the king's brother, François, who held the title Duke of Anjou at the time.
Religious Provisions. The edict granted Huguenots the right of public worship throughout France, officially termed the 'supposed reformed religion.' This freedom was explicitly restricted, excluding the city of Paris and the immediate vicinity of the royal court.
People involved
- Henry III of France · King who promulgated the edict
- François, Duke of Anjou · Negotiator and brother of the King
Sources
- Edict of Beaulieu Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-13
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