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Henry IV of France

Henry IV of France's Historical Timeline

  1. Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) marries Margaret of Valois in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, in attempt to mak

    Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) marries Margaret of Valois in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, in attempt to make truce between Catholics and Protestants but prompts St. Bartholomew's Day massacre days later

  2. Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) abjures Catholicism at Tours

    Henry IV (French: Henri IV; 13 December 1553 – 14 May 1610), also known by the epithets Good King Henry (le Bon Roi Henri) or Henry the Great (Henri le Grand), was King of Navarre (as Henry III) from...

  3. Battle of Ivry: French King Henry IV defeats the Catholic League during the French Wars of Religion

    The Battle of Ivry was fought on 14 March 1590, during the French Wars of Religion.

  4. French bishops recognize Henry IV as King of France

    Henry IV's succession to the French throne in 1589 was followed by a war of succession to establish his legitimacy, which was part of the French Wars of Religion (1562–1598).

  5. French King Henry IV festival in Paris

    Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2,047,602 in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13,239,090 as of January 2026.

  6. Marriage by proxy of Marie de' Medici and Henry IV of France

    Marie de' Medici (French: Marie de Médicis; Italian: Maria de' Medici; 26 April 1575 – 3 July 1642) was Queen of France and Navarre as the second wife of King Henry IV.

  7. Religious wedding of Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici at Lyon Cathedral

    Marie de' Medici (French: Marie de Médicis; Italian: Maria de' Medici; 26 April 1575 – 3 July 1642) was Queen of France and Navarre as the second wife of King Henry IV.

  8. Henry IV of France dies

    Henry IV of France dies

Associated Historical Events

Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) marries Margaret of Valois in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, in attempt to mak

Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) marries Margaret of Valois in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, in attempt to make truce between Catholics and Protestants but prompts St. Bartholomew's Day massacre days later

Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) abjures Catholicism at Tours

Henry IV (French: Henri IV; 13 December 1553 – 14 May 1610), also known by the epithets Good King Henry (le Bon Roi Henri) or Henry the Great (Henri le Grand), was King of Navarre (as Henry III) from...

Battle of Ivry: French King Henry IV defeats the Catholic League during the French Wars of Religion

The Battle of Ivry was fought on 14 March 1590, during the French Wars of Religion.

French bishops recognize Henry IV as King of France

Henry IV's succession to the French throne in 1589 was followed by a war of succession to establish his legitimacy, which was part of the French Wars of Religion (1562–1598).

French King Henry IV festival in Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2,047,602 in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13,239,090 as of January 2026.

Marriage by proxy of Marie de' Medici and Henry IV of France

Marie de' Medici (French: Marie de Médicis; Italian: Maria de' Medici; 26 April 1575 – 3 July 1642) was Queen of France and Navarre as the second wife of King Henry IV.

Religious wedding of Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici at Lyon Cathedral

Marie de' Medici (French: Marie de Médicis; Italian: Maria de' Medici; 26 April 1575 – 3 July 1642) was Queen of France and Navarre as the second wife of King Henry IV.

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Henry IV of France dies

Henry IV of France dies

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Henry IV of France born?
Henry IV of France was born on 1553-05-14.
What historical events involved Henry IV of France?
Henry IV of France was involved in 8 recorded historical events, including Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) marries Margaret of Valois in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, in attempt to mak, Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) abjures Catholicism at Tours, Battle of Ivry: French King Henry IV defeats the Catholic League during the French Wars of Religion.
When did Henry IV of France die?
Henry IV of France died on 1610-01-01.

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