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When did Henry IV become King of France?

  • 1572

  • 1589

  • 1601

  • 1610

Answer

Henry IV became King of France in 1589, succeeding Henry III. His accession marked the end of the French Wars of Religion, a period of conflict between Catholics and Protestants that had plagued the country for decades. Henry IV, a Protestant, converted to Catholicism in order to secure the throne and bring peace to France. His reign is remembered for its religious tolerance and economic prosperity.
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