Charles IX is suspected to have felt haunted by what event?
His ascension
A war
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
His marriage
Answer
Charles IX of France was suspected to have felt haunted by the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, a violent event in which thousands of Protestants were killed. The massacre was carried out in 1572, and Charles IX was only 10 years old at the time. However, he was still blamed for the massacre, and some people believe that he felt guilty about it for the rest of his life.
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