Politics & Government

Treaty of Bergerac Ends Huguenot Conflict

The Treaty of Bergerac was signed between King Henry III of France and the Huguenots in a bid to bring peace after years of civil strife. This agreement marked a significant moment in the ongoing religious wars, establishing terms that sought to provide religious freedoms for the Huguenots while reaffirming the authority of the French crown. The treaty was signed in Bergerac, enabling a temporary cessation of conflicts and highlighting the complex relationships between the monarchy and Protestant factions in France.

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