When the House of Valois became extinct on the male line after the death of Henry III, the House of Bourbon were next in line to become King of France since France only allowed the line to be inherited through direct-male lineage. Since the top Bourbon heir Henry of Navarre was Protestant, the Catholic League (formed in opposition to Henry) tried to declare Henry’s uncle Charles who was a Catholic cardinal as the true king of France. Henry took the throne as Henry IV but calmed the Catholics who hated him when he officially converted.
Wow
I know nearly nothing about all the kings and royalty from back then. Interesting info.
Yikes. That would have given the church way too much power.
Religion, political power, and monarchy ~ What horror and difficulties these have inflicted on humankind! I aways enjoy your posts, Adam. I’ll be back to catch up! Read your daughter a good bedtime story tonight. And please encourage her to tell stories and write them ~ even if they’re just scribbles. I’m so happy for you!
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