Légende

This illustration shows the city of Paris in 1590, during the time of the French Wars of Religion, the time of the Protestant Reformation. The Catholic League, also known as the Holy League, played a key role. The League wanted to eliminate Protestants and also Henry III. Pope Sixtus V, Philip II of Spain, and the Jsuits all supported the League. Shown in this illustration, dating to the 1880s, are various peoples in Paris at the time. The Leage was founded by Henry I, Duke of Guise. A religious fanatic killed the Protestant Henry III in 1589. His successor, Henry of Navarre, converted to Catholicism.

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Photo12/Universal Images Group/Ivy Close Images

Notre référence

UMG25A01_330

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Droits gérés

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37,7Mo (1,5Mo) / 39,7cm x 23,8cm / 4693 x 2810 (300dpi)

Mots clés

16th century Catholic League Holy League Paris and the League Paris Catholic League French Wars of Religions Paris Holy League Henry III Henry of Navarre Pope Sixtus V Philip II of Spain Spanish Reformation religious fanatic Henry I Duke of Guise religious wars religious war France Paris religious wars Paris in 16th century Paris in 1500s Paris 1590s Paris France 1500s France 16th century 1590s 16th century