Peace of Longjumeau
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The Peace of Longjumeau was signed on 23 March 1568 by Charles IX of France and Catherine de' Medici. The edict brought to an end the brief second war of the French Wars of Religion with terms that la
Picture of Charles IX who issued the peace
Surprise of Meaux
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The surprise of Meaux was a failed coup attempt by leading aristocratic Huguenots which precipitated the second French War of Religion. Dissatisfied with their lot, and under the pretext of fear of ex
Image of the Surprise of Meaux in progress by unknown artist (1577)