The 1559–1562 French political crisis was induced by the sudden death of the King Henri II (otherwise known as Henry II) in July 1559. With his death, the throne fell to François II (otherwise known as Francis II) who though not a minor, lacked the ability to command authority due to his young age. Actual power fell to two of Henri II's favourites, the duke of Guise (French: duc de Guise), François and the cardinal of Lorraine (French: cardinal de Lorraine), Charles who quickly moved to assert a monopoly of their authority over the administration of the kingdom. Royal patronage would flow to them and their clients, with those of their rival, Constable Montmorency quickly starved of royal favour.
By Edict of Orleans French persecution of Huguenots is suspended
The 1559–1562 French political crisis was induced by the sudden death of the King Henri II (otherwise known as Henry II) in July 1559.
Historical Significance
The 1559–1562 French political crisis was induced by the sudden death of the King Henri II (otherwise known as Henry II) in July 1559.
Events Before
Spanish King Philip II (10) marries Elisabeth of Valois (13), daughter of Henry II of France
Henry II (French: Henri II; 31 March 1519 – 10 July 1559) was King of France from 1547 until his death in 1559.
Christian fleet under Gian Andrea lands at Djerba, North Africa
Christian fleet under Gian Andrea lands at Djerba, North Africa
Spanish fleet occupies Djerba near Tripoli
Spanish fleet occupies Djerba near Tripoli
Failed assault on royal palace in Amboise, France
Failed assault on royal palace in Amboise, France
England and Scotland sign Treaty of Edinburgh
The Treaty of Edinburgh (also known as the Treaty of Leith) was a treaty drawn up on 5 July 1560 between the Commissioners of Queen Elizabeth I of England with the assent of the Scottish Lords of the...
Events After
Jean Ribault and colonists arrive in Florida, the first French colonists in North America
Jean Ribault (also spelled Ribaut) (1520 – October 12, 1565) was a French naval officer, navigator, and a colonizer of what would become the southeastern United States.
The Council of Trent is reopened by Pope Pius IV for its third (and final) session
The Council of Trent (Latin: Concilium Tridentinum), held between 1545 and 1563 in Trent (or Trento), in northern Italy, was the 19th ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church.
Blood bath at Vassy: Francois de Guise's troops open fire on Huguenot congregation, first event in Wars of Religion
Blood bath at Vassy: Francois de Guise's troops open fire on Huguenot congregation, first event in Wars of Religion
Kissing in public is banned in Naples and is punishable by death
Kissing in public is banned in Naples and is punishable by death
General Francois de Guise enters Paris
General Francois de Guise enters Paris
More from the 1560s
Battle of Talikota: The Deccan Sultanates destroy Vijayanagar's army and the last Hindu kingdom of Southern India
The Deccan sultanates is a historiographical term referring to five medieval Indian Persianate Muslim kingdoms on the Deccan Plateau between the Krishna River and the Vindhya Range.
The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and
The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism
Spanish King Philip II (10) marries Elisabeth of Valois (13), daughter of Henry II of France
Henry II (French: Henri II; 31 March 1519 – 10 July 1559) was King of France from 1547 until his death in 1559.
Treaty of Adrianople: Representatives of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II and Ottoman Sultan Selim II agree to a peace p
Treaty of Adrianople: Representatives of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II and Ottoman Sultan Selim II agree to a peace plan ending the war between the Habsburg monarchy and the Ottoman Empire; Maximilian agrees to provide a cash "present" and ruling authority is granted to the Ottomans in Transylvan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 28, 1561?
- The 1559–1562 French political crisis was induced by the sudden death of the King Henri II (otherwise known as Henry II) in July 1559. With his death, the throne fell to François II (otherwise known as Francis II) who though not a minor, lacked the ability to command authority due to his young age. Actual power fell to two of Henri II's favourites, the duke of Guise (French: duc de Guise), François and the cardinal of Lorraine (French: cardinal de Lorraine), Charles who quickly moved to assert a monopoly of their authority over the administration of the kingdom.
- Why is By Edict of Orleans French persecution of Huguenots is suspended significant?
- The 1559–1562 French political crisis was induced by the sudden death of the King Henri II (otherwise known as Henry II) in July 1559.