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=Henry of Navarre - King of Navarre and France(1572-1610)=

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Here is a painting of Henry of Navarre

About Henry of Navarre
Henry was born on the 13th of December in 1553 and his reign of Navarre began in 1572 when Jeanne died on June 9th. Henry was legally able to become King of France in 1584 but Henry III took his spot, and once he died in 1589, Henry of Navarre became King. Henry was a very kind, compassionate and funny guy and everyone loved him. He was catholic. He was subjected to several murder attempts and was assassinated in 1610.

Accomplishments and their effect on Navarre and France
After Henry's death, everyone was left in shock, and they built a statue in his honor. He is most famous for declaring the Edict of Nantes, which let the Huguenots live more peacefully in France. Overall, his reign was a very positive effect on Navarre and France because he brought more peace and was a very good person overall.