Michel de l'Hôpital

French politician and chancellor

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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