Edict of Boulogne
- When
- 1573
- Where
- Château de Madrid, Bois de Boulogne; Paris; France
- Episodes
- 3
In June 1573, Charles IX signed the Edict of Boulogne at the Château de Madrid, granting Huguenots amnesty and limited religious freedom. This agreement officially ended the fourth phase of the French Wars of Religion, which had been triggered by the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre and included the sieges of La Rochelle and Sancerre.
Episodes
- End of Fourth War
The Edict officially ended the fourth phase of the French Wars of Religion, which included the sieges of La Rochelle and Sancerre.
- Signing of the Edict
Charles IX signed the Edict of Boulogne in June 1573 at the Château de Madrid, granting Huguenots amnesty and limited religious freedom.
- Parlement Registration
The Edict of Boulogne was officially registered by the Parlement of Paris on 11 August 1573, finalizing its legal status.
Background and detail
Religious Conflict Context. Charles IX's reign was marked by escalating tensions between Protestants and Catholics. Following the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre in August 1572, which weakened Huguenot power but reignited hostilities, the conflict continued through the siege of La Rochelle and the Siege of Sancerre before reaching a diplomatic resolution.
Signing and Registration. The Edict of Boulogne, also known as the Peace of La Rochelle, was signed by Charles IX in June 1573 at the Château de Madrid in the Bois de Boulogne. The document was subsequently officially registered by the Parlement of Paris on 11 August 1573, formalizing the cessation of hostilities.
Sources
- Edict of Boulogne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13
- Charles IX of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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