Peace of Longjumeau

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Peace of Longjumeau

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1568 treaty ending the second French War of Religion, confirming prior religious terms.

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Origins & Early Life

The Peace of Longjumeau (also known as the Treaty of Longjumeau or the Edict of Longjumeau) was signed on 23 March 1568 by Charles IX of France and Catherine de' Medici. The edict brought to an end the brief second war of the French Wars of Religion with terms that largely confirmed those of the prior edict of Amboise. Unlike the previous edict, it would not be sent to the Parlements to examine prior to its publication, due to what the crown had felt was obstructionism the last time.

Career & Major Achievements

The edict would not last, however, as it was overturned later in the year by the Edict of Saint-Maur which outlawed Protestantism at the beginning of the third war of religion. After their defeat at the Battle of Saint-Denis the main Huguenot army fled eastwards in disarray, pursued by the royal army.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In the wake of the battle, Charles IX sent out a letter to the rebel leadership, entreating the shattered Huguenots to lay down their arms in return for amnesty. The Huguenot leader Louis, Prince of Condé wrote back that they would lay down their arms if they were granted free exercise of religion, permission for their synods and an irrevocable edict of pacification.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1568: 1568 Milestone — The Peace of Longjumeau (also known as the Treaty of Longjumeau or the Edict of Longjumeau) was signed on 23 March 1568 by Charles IX of France and Catherine de' Medici.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Peace of Longjumeau

True or False: “True or False: The Peace of Longjumeau was an irrevocable edict that permanently ended all religious tensions in France.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. The edict was not permanent; it was later overturned by the Edict of Saint-Maur, which outlawed Protestantism and led to the third war of religion.

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