This scene shows the attempt against Henry IV on the Pont-Neuf. This deed is recorded in the memories of l'Estoile (1605). The author of this piece, a man by the name of Jacques de Iles, did not succeed in taking the king by his mantle; but, grasped the knife of a carrier he declared that he wished to kill the king. Despite that, by the express order of the king who wished to see in him a madman, he was not put on trial.
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This scene shows the attempt against Henry IV on the Pont-Neuf. This deed is recorded in the memories of l'Estoile (1605). The author of this piece, a man by the name of Jacques de Iles, did not succeed in taking the king by his mantle; but, grasped the knife of a carrier he declared that he wished to kill the king. Despite that, by the express order of the king who wished to see in him a madman, he was not put on trial.

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17th century Henry IV ateempt of Henry IV attack on Henry IV Jacques de iles assassination attempt France assassination French king assassination Henry IV Pont Neuf Paris 1600s French king 1600s 1600s 17th century

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