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What city did Charles IX try to besiege after the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre?
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La Rochelle
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Charles IX tried to besiege the city of La Rochelle after the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. La Rochelle was a Protestant stronghold and its capture would have been a major victory for the Catholics. However, the siege was unsuccessful and Charles IX was forced to withdraw.
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