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Did Charles IX support the persecution of Huguenots after the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Unsure

  • Only those of noble status

Answer

Yes, Charles IX supported the persecution of Huguenots after the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. He believed that the Huguenots were a threat to the Catholic Church and to his own power. Charles IX ordered the massacre of Huguenots in Paris on August 24, 1572, and the massacre spread to other parts of France. Thousands of Huguenots were killed in the massacre.
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