A peace compromise in 1576 allowed the Huguenots freedom of worship. After the murder of the Huguenot leader Gaspard II de Coligny in the Massacre of Saint Bartholomew’s Day (1572), the civil war resumed. Many inconclusive skirmishes followed, and compromises were reached in 1563, 1568, and 1570. Its partisans massacred a Huguenot congregation at Vassy (1562), causing an uprising in the provinces. The spread of French Calvinism persuaded the French ruler Catherine de Médicis to show more tolerance for the Huguenots, which angered the powerful Roman Catholic Guise family. Wars of Religion, (1562–98) conflicts in France between Protestants and Roman Catholics. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.
