On St Bartholomew Day in Paris on 12 August in 1572
3,000 Huguenots were killed in a massacre called St. Bartholomew's Day.
In the early morning of August 24, 1572, Paris witnessed the start of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, a violent outbreak of religious conflict between Catholics and Huguenots (French Protestants). Following the assassination of a prominent Huguenot leader, a wave of violence erupted, resulting in the killing of thousands of Huguenots over several days. The massacre marked a significant and tragic event in the French Wars of Religion, deepening the sectarian divide in France. The brutality of the event shocked Europe and had lasting repercussions for the Protestant movement in France.
It began on 23 August 1572 in Paris and continued for several weeks as the frenzy spread to other parts of France. No exact date of when it was ended is recorded and the number of casualties remains poorly defined. Certainly many of the victims were not killed because of religion, but were conveniently eliminated to wipe out debts or to settle grudges.
The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre occurred in August 1572 as a result of escalating tensions between Catholics and Huguenots (French Protestants) during the French Wars of Religion. The assassination of a prominent Huguenot leader, Admiral Gaspard de Coligny, triggered a violent backlash, leading to a coordinated attack on Huguenots in Paris and beyond. The massacre was fueled by political motives, as Catholic leaders sought to eliminate the Huguenot threat to their power. Ultimately, thousands of Huguenots were killed, marking a significant and tragic event in French history.
Lyon was a scene of mass violence against Huguenots in the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacres in 1572.
Herzog August Library was created in 1572.
The Huguenots, French Protestants influenced by John Calvin, chose to fight around 1572 due to escalating tensions and violent persecution from the Catholic majority, particularly following the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. This period marked a culmination of years of religious conflict, with Huguenots seeking to defend their rights and beliefs against oppressive measures. The desire for religious freedom and political power, coupled with the need to protect their communities, motivated them to engage in armed resistance during this volatile time.
She was a catholic & her 10 year son Charles had become under the influence of the Huguenot leader Admiral Gaspard de Coligny in 1572
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He lived from 11 June 1572 to 6 August 1637
Gaspard de Coligny died on August 24, 1572 at the age of 53.