Michel de l'Hôpital
French politician and chancellor
Born
1507
518 years ago
Died
March 13th, 1573
452 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as Chancellor of France from 1550 to 1568, contributing to the development of policies aimed at religious tolerance during the French Wars of Religion. Worked to stabilize the political climate by promoting dialogue between Catholics and Protestants. Oversaw legal reforms that aimed to enhance justice and improve the judiciary system. Resigned from the chancellorship amid increasing political pressures, but left a lasting influence on French governance.
Chancellor of France
Promoting religious tolerance
Implementing legal reforms
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