Henry IV of France The Great (1553-1610). Engraving
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Henry IV of France The Great (1553-1610). Engraving
Henry IV of France The Great (1553-1610). King of Navarre in 1562 (Henry III), king of France in 1589-1610 and head of the Huguenots (1569). Colored engraving
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Bourbon Huguenot Huguenots Monarch Monarchy Navarre
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This colored engraving portrays Henry IV of France, also known as Henry the Great or Henry of Navarre, who ruled as King of France from 1589 to 1610. Born in 1553 in the House of Bourbon, Henry began his reign as King of Navarre in 1562, following a tumultuous period marked by religious conflict between Catholics and Huguenots. Henry's conversion to Catholicism in 1593, after years of leading the Huguenot resistance, paved the way for his eventual succession to the French throne following the death of Henry III. His reign marked a significant turning point in French history, as he worked to unite the country and restore stability after years of religious and political turmoil. Despite his conversion, Henry maintained a degree of tolerance towards the Huguenots, granting them certain religious freedoms and easing persecution. This image, created during the modern age, captures the monarch's regal bearing and the grandeur of the French monarchy during this period. Henry's reign also saw France's involvement in the War of the Spanish Succession, as he sought to expand French influence and challenge Spanish power in Europe. The engraving reflects the monarch's strong and determined demeanor, emblematic of the political and military challenges he faced during his reign. This beautiful and intricately detailed colored engraving offers a glimpse into the rich history of France during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, a time of political and religious upheaval, as well as the rise of a powerful and influential monarchy.
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