WikiVisually
Infinite photos and videos for every Wiki article · Find something interesting to watch in seconds
Famous Castles Celebrities Wars and Battles Best Campuses Recovered Treasures Richest US Counties Crown Jewels Wonders of Nature Presidents Largest Empires Great Museums Countries of the World Great Artists British Monarchs Great Cities Supercars Sports Rare Coins History by Country Animals Ancient Marvels Largest Palaces Tallest Buildings World Banknotes Kings of France Orders and Medals
more top lists
History
Huguenots in South Africa
Videos
Page
Many people of European heritage in South Africa are descended from Huguenots. Most of these originally settled in the Cape Colony, but were absorbed into the Afrikaner and Afrikaans-speaking population, because they had religious similarities to the Dutch colonists.
Commemorating 300 years of Huguenot history in South Africa
Commemorating 300 years of Huguenot history in South Africa
Huguenots building their homesteads
Huguenots building their homesteads
Franschhoek Valley
Franschhoek Valley
Surnames of Huguenot Families on the Huguenot Memorial in the Johannesburg Botanical Garden
Surnames of Huguenot Families on the Huguenot Memorial in the Johannesburg Botanical Garden
Edict of Nantes
Videos
Page
The Edict of Nantes was signed in April 1598 by King Henry IV and granted the minority Calvinist Protestants of France, also known as Huguenots, substantial rights in the nation, which was predominantly Catholic.
Henry IV of France, By the Grace of God, Most Christian King of France and Navarre
Henry IV of France, By the Grace of God, Most Christian King of France and Navarre
The Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes
Henry IV of France by Frans Pourbus the younger.
Henry IV of France by Frans Pourbus the younger.
Louis XIV, by Hyacinthe Rigaud
Louis XIV, by Hyacinthe Rigaud