Life
- 1553Born · Château de Pau
- 1572Monarch of Lower Navarre
- 1572French co-prince of Andorra
- 1572count of Foix
- 1589king of France
- 1610Died · Paris
Their story
Henry IV, born at Château de Pau on December 13, 1553, ascended to the French throne during a period of profound religious and political turmoil. Hailing from the House of Bourbon, his early life was shaped by service as the monarch of Lower Navarre and Count of Foix. In 1589, he became King of France, a title he held until his assassination in Paris on May 14, 1610. His reign saw the implementation of the Edict of Nantes, which granted significant rights to Protestants, aiming to foster religious unity. He was also a French co-prince of Andorra. Henry IV's legacy rests on his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to a war-torn nation.
Family
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