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Henry III of France

Henry III was King of France from 1574 to 1589. As Henry of Valois, he was the first elected monarch of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with the dual titles of King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1573 to 1575.-Childhood:Henry was born at the Royal Château de Fontainebleau,...

Timeline of Events

1574

5.30.1574

Henry III becomes King of France.

1575

2.13.1575

Henry III of France is crowned at Rheims, marrying Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont on the same day.

1577

9.17.1577

The Peace of Bergerac is signed between Henry III of France and the Huguenots.

1578

4.27.1578

Duel of the Mignons claims the lives of two favourites of Henry III of France and two favorites of Henry I, Duke of Guise.

1588

5.12.1588

French Wars of Religion: Henry III of France flees Paris after Henry of Guise enters the city.