Peace of Longjumeau
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The Peace of Longjumeau was signed on March 23, 1568 by Charles IX of France
and Catherine de' Medici
. This accord officially ended the second phase of the French Wars of Religion
. Overall, the treaty confirmed the Edict of Amboise
, which granted significant religious privileges and freedoms to the Huguenots. The treaty expired in August of 1568.
Charles IX of France
Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:...
and Catherine de' Medici
Catherine de' Medici
Catherine de' Medici was an Italian noblewoman who was Queen consort of France from 1547 until 1559, as the wife of King Henry II of France....
. This accord officially ended the second phase of the French Wars of Religion
French Wars of Religion
The French Wars of Religion is the name given to a period of civil infighting and military operations, primarily fought between French Catholics and Protestants . The conflict involved the factional disputes between the aristocratic houses of France, such as the House of Bourbon and House of Guise...
. Overall, the treaty confirmed the Edict of Amboise
Edict of Amboise
The Edict of Amboise was signed at the Château of Amboise on March 19, 1563 by Catherine de' Medici, acting as regent for her son Charles IX of France. The treaty officially ended the first phase of the French Wars of Religion...
, which granted significant religious privileges and freedoms to the Huguenots. The treaty expired in August of 1568.