Henry+of+Navarre

Henry of Navarre was the leader of the french Hugenots, but later converted to the catholic faith. Because of that, he passes the Edict of Nantes, which is religious tolerance for all of the christian faith. He also founded the Bourbon dynasty.



Sources: http://bonjourlafrance.net/france-facts/france-history/bourbon-dynasty.htm

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