Describe the religious beliefs of Henry IV when he became king.

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19 April, 05:53

Describe the religious beliefs of Henry IV when he became king.

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Ariana Walters · Answer 1

Raised a Protestant, he became heir to the French throne through his marriage to Margaret of Valois, but was challenged during a time of religious strife. Despite converting to Catholicism after becoming king of France in 1589, Henry IV issued the Edict of Nantes to foster religious tolerance.