War of the Three Henrys
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The War of the Three Henrys (1584-1598) was the last of a series of civil wars in France known as the Huguenot Wars or French Wars of Religion. The War of Three Henrys was the 8th and final war, commencing in 1584. During its course, Henry, Duke of Guise was assassinated by Henry III in December of 1588. Henry III was then killed in 1598 and succeeded by Henry IV of France, also known as Henry of Navarre.
The 'three Henrys' were:
- Henry III of France
- Henry IV of France, also called Henry of Navarre
- Henry of Guise
