Henri III ruled France from 1574 until his death 1589, and he was the last in the Valois dynasty. A Dominican friar named Jacques Clement, who was seen as a religious fanatic, assassinated Henri. Henri of Navarre succeeded him. This illustration shows Henri III accepting from Clement what was supposed to be a secret message. As Clement hands the message over, he thrusts his knife into Heni's stomach. Henri's attendants kill Clement immediately. This print is from Rec. de l'Histoire de France 1589-1590.
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Henri III ruled France from 1574 until his death 1589, and he was the last in the Valois dynasty. A Dominican friar named Jacques Clement, who was seen as a religious fanatic, assassinated Henri. Henri of Navarre succeeded him. This illustration shows Henri III accepting from Clement what was supposed to be a secret message. As Clement hands the message over, he thrusts his knife into Heni's stomach. Henri's attendants kill Clement immediately. This print is from Rec. de l'Histoire de France 1589-1590.

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16th century 1580s death of Henry III death of Henri III Jacques Clement murder of Henry III murder of Henri III Valois king French king assassination French king murdered Henri of Navarre Dominican friar French king French royal assassination murder history of France Valois dynasty France 16th century 1580s

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