War of the Three Henrys (1584-1598)

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For the tenth-century war, see War of the Three Henries (977-978).

The War of the Three Henrys (1584-1598) was the last of a series of civil wars in France known as the Huguenot Wars or French Wars of Religion. The War of the Three Henrys was the 8th and final war, commencing in 1584. During its course, Henry, Duke of Guise was assassinated by Henry III in December, 1588. Henry III was forced to flee Paris by Guise's supporters but was assassinated in 1589. Henry of Navarre converted to Catholicism in hopes to keep peace amongst the people, and was crowned King Henry IV of France. The 'three Henrys' were:

• Henry III of France (Catholic)
• Henry IV of France, also called Henry of Navarre (Protestant)
• Henry of Guise (Catholic)

[edit] See also

• French Wars of Religion