7. Protestantism In France

Question 0

The French war?

Answer 0

Two sides

1. Huguenots led by gaspard de coligny
2. Catholics led by duke Francois of guise

St. Bartholomews day massacre

• 24 August 1572
• coligny and 3000 Huguenots were murdered
• violence spreads throughout France

Question 1

Discuss the context of the French reformation?

Answer 1

1500s: between 40-50% of French nobles attracted to Protestantism became Calvinistic and wanted the right to choose the religion of their areas

Huguenots were French Protestants (Calvinist) - persecuted

Francois I: ruler of France at the time.
Succeeded by his son, Henry II who continued with his fathers policies

Increasing tension between Catholics and Protestants.

Question 2

Edict of Nantes?

Answer 2

Issued by Henry IV in 1598- guaranteed civil rights for Huguenots. Paris became off limits to Protestants.

• ensured freedom of public worship
• right of assembly
• admission to public offices and universities
• permission to maintain fortified towns
• significance: created a state within a state