King Henry IV
Known to many as “Henry the Great” or “Good King Henry,” King Henry IV was a stalwart in the history of France and its development. It is considered a wonderful thing for a king who started his reign at just 19 years old. Two months after he first sat on the throne, he got married in an elaborate city feast and celebration. However, the feast soon turned sour as war broke, and many people lost their lives. This event has gone down in history as “St. Batholomew’s Day Massacre.”
King Henry IV
Luckily for King Henry IV, he escaped unharmed but was caught and made to serve in the French court. After five years of turmoil, he managed to escape and built an army that would wage war against the enemies in what is known as the Wars of Religion.
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