-From 1560-1590, wars between French Protestants (Huguenots) and Catholics erupted

-On August 24, 1572, Catholic royals massacred over 3000 Huguenots

-After four years, King Henry IV gained control of France from the Catholics

-He issued the Edict of Nantes, granting all Huguenots religious tolerance

Left: A Huguenot ship

Right: King Henry IV