Nantes
Nantes, FranceWestern Europe
City on the Loire in historic Brittany, in western France. Henry IV was here in April 1598 when he issued the edict that takes its name from the city.
Nantes stands on the Loire in historic Brittany, near the Atlantic coast of France. Henry IV of France was in the city in April 1598, and the edict on the Reformed religion and the warrants that accompany it are dated from there (Edict of Nantes first brevet (3 April 1598) and dating clause). See the Edict of Nantes.
What happened here
- April 1598, firm dateThe Edict of Nantes
Henry IV of France issues an edict to settle the civil wars over religion. It restores Catholic worship throughout the kingdom and gives the Reformed freedom of conscience, worship in named places, access to offices and courts in which they are represented.