He agreed to become Catholic so the Fench people would accept him as their king
Henry of Bourbon (already king of Navarre), who then became Henry IV.
Freedom to the Calvinist Protestants.
His first wife was Princess Marguerite de Valois, sister of several French kings. She was called Queen Margot as she was queen of Navarre, Henry's original kingdom. She and Henry were cousins and her brothers died one by one and her cousin became king of both France and Navarre. He divorced Margot as she could not have kids and then married an Italian princess, Marie de Medici. He had many famous kings and queens for sons and daughters and his granchildren were even more famous(his grandchildren:Louis XIV, Charles II of England, James II of England,Queen Marie Therese of France, etc).
King Henry later tells the French ambassador that he is not ready to fight.
Henry IV of France, also known as Henry of Navarre, is best known for his role in ending the French Wars of Religion with the Edict of Nantes in 1598, which granted religious tolerance to Huguenots. He is credited with restoring stability and prosperity to France through economic reforms, infrastructure improvements, and agricultural development. Additionally, Henry IV promoted the concept of "a chicken in every pot," reflecting his commitment to improving the lives of ordinary citizens. His reign marked the beginning of the Bourbon dynasty, significantly shaping the future of France.
'Paris', he said, 'is worth a Mass.' He ended the Wars of Religion by turning Catholic in exchange for entry to Paris and the throne he had inherited.
Henry of Navarre, born Henry IV of France, was a direct descendant of the Capetian dynasty through his mother, Jeanne III of Navarre. His claim to the French throne improved significantly when he became a Protestant leader during the Wars of Religion and later converted to Catholicism to gain wider acceptance. By doing so, he united factions within France and secured his position as a legitimate monarch, ultimately ascending to the throne in 1589. His pragmatic approach and the Edict of Nantes in 1598 further solidified his rule and helped end religious conflict in the country.
Henry I of Navarre was born in 1233.
Henry I of Navarre died on 1274-07-22.
Henry II of Navarre was born on 1503-04-18.
Henry II of Navarre died on 1555-05-25.
A:Henry of Navarre was next in line to the throne of France, but a Huguenot. On his accession in 1581 Henry realised that he would only make good his claim to the throne by adopting Catholicism, and finally converted in 1593, effectively ending the religious wars.
He granted French Huganots freedom in the Edict of Nantes, and converted to Catholiscism to appease the people.
Henry of Navarre(:
because he wanted too -.-
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Henry Martyn Baird has written: 'The Huguenots and Henry of Navarre'