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1st March 1562
The Massacre of Wassy (also known as The Massacre of Vassy) took place.
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18th February 1563
François de Lorraine, Duke of Guise, was wounded by Huguenot assassin, Jean de Poltrot. He died six days later.
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23rd December 1588
Henri de Lorraine, 3rd Duke of Guise and founder of the Catholic League, was assassinated at the Château de Blois.
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1st March 1562
The Massacre of Wassy (also known as The Massacre of Vassy) took place.
www.instagram.com/p/DGpDKtOoa4...
#MassacreofWassy #MassacreofVassy #Huguenots #FrancisofGuise #DukeofGuise #France #History
#OTD
18th February 1563
François de Lorraine, Duke of Guise, was wounded by Huguenot assassin, Jean de Poltrot.
He died six days later.
#FrançoisdeLorraine #DukeofGuise #Guise #France #History
#OTD
23rd December 1588
Henri de Lorraine, 3rd Duke of Guise and founder of the Catholic League, was assassinated at the Château de Blois.
www.instagram.com/p/DD5823KsgS...
#HenrideLorrraine #DukeofGuise #KingHenriIIIofFrance #Guise #ValoisAngoulême #France #History