Events tagged with "henry

Historical Events tagged with "henry_iii"

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Politics & Government

Henry III Flees Paris Amidst Uprising

May 12th, 1588 436 years ago

Henry III of France fled Paris as tensions escalated when Henry I, Duke of Guise, entered the city, prompting a spontaneous uprising among the populace. This conflict stemmed from ongoing religious strife between Catholics and Protestants, culminating in violent confrontations in the capital. The Duke's entry marked a pivotal moment as discontent among the citizens boiled over.