Michel de L'Hopital, Chancellor of France, dies

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Death of Michel de L'Hopital. He had served as Chancellor of France between 1559 and 1568, and during his time in the post, had attempted to enact an even-handed policy between the warring factions of Catholics and Huguenots. On his downfall in 1568, he retired to his estate at Vignay, where he died.

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Editors. "Michel de L'Hopital, Chancellor of France, dies". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011
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