Edict of St. Germain recognises the Huguenots in France

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.2.02: French Writing and Culture in the Renaissance, 1400-1600.
Vol. editors: Robert J. Hudson (Brigham Young University), Tim Unwin (University of Bristol), Phillip John Usher (New York University), David Williams (University of Sheffield)

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Calvinists
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Date of occurrence 1562-01-17

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France (Location)

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The Huguenot minority in France are officially recognised when Chancellor Michel de l'Hopital promulgates the Edict of St. Germain. However, the militantly Catholic Duke of Guise, Cardinal of Lorraine and Montmorency form an aggressive league to prevent the edict from being enforced.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Edict of St. Germain recognises the Huguenots in France". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15006, accessed 23 April 2024.]

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