The Huguenots, French Protestant refugees fleeing religious persecution in the late 16th and 17th centuries, brought significant contributions to England, particularly in trade, industry, and culture. They established industries such as silk weaving and lace-making, particularly in London and Norwich, which boosted the English economy. Additionally, their skilled craftsmanship and innovative techniques enriched English art and culture. The Huguenots also contributed to the religious diversity of England, promoting ideas of tolerance and freedom of worship.
The Huguenots were Calvinists.
Huguenots were French Protestants who fled to Holland, England, and America in search of Religious Freedom. The St. Bartholamew's Day Massacre, instigated by Catherine Medici, mother of the weak juvenile King Francis of France, and other Catholic Persecutions drove them from France.
Huguenots, French Protestants primarily active in the 16th and 17th centuries, were known for their skills in various trades and crafts, particularly in textiles, carpentry, and watchmaking. Many Huguenots were also skilled in banking and finance, contributing to the economic development of regions where they settled after fleeing religious persecution. Their expertise in these areas helped them establish successful communities in places like England, the Netherlands, and America.
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The Protestants in France also known as the Huguenots or Calvinists.
1598 from the Edict of Nantes
The Huguenots were Calvinists.
Huguenots are Protestants.
The great exodus of Huguenots did not happen after the Great Revolution of 1789. It happened more than 100 years earlier, under Louis XIV after he revoked the Edict of Nantes that had given Huguenots freedom of religion and freedom from persecution. That happened in 1685. Most Huguenots fled to The Netherlands, to the Dutch Cape Colony, to Switzerland and to England. Some emigrated to the then French colonies in North America.
they were known by the names "huguenots" or "protestants"
Huguenots
Les Huguenots was created in 1836.
Huguenots were French Protestants who fled to Holland, England, and America in search of Religious Freedom. The St. Bartholamew's Day Massacre, instigated by Catherine Medici, mother of the weak juvenile King Francis of France, and other Catholic Persecutions drove them from France.
The Huguenots are the French Calvinists
The Huguenots came from France when they were driven out by the promise of religious toleration.
Huguenots. They were sometimes also called "Calvinistes", but this term did not become nearly as famous as the term, "Huguenots".
they brought the industry of tanning leather this was used 4 making gloves, hats, etc. this was a very important industry oh yeah!