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French Wars of Religion
Civil and religious wars in France between Catholics, Huguenots and royal factions.
Historical overview
Overview adapted from a Wikipedia summary and stored locally on May 11, 2026.
The French Wars of Religion were civil wars between Catholic and Protestant factions in France. The conflict ended with Bourbon consolidation and the Edict of Nantes.
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1500-1599historical border era
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