Treaty of Joinville

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Treaty of Joinville

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Secret 1584 pact between the Catholic League and Habsburg Spain.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Joinville was signed in secret on 31 December 1584 by the Catholic League, led by the French House of Guise, and Habsburg Spain. The meeting took place in France at the Joinville, Haute-Marne, at a palace of the House of Guise. In the treaty: Philip II of Spain agreed to finance the Catholic League (50,000 crowns per member) and recognized cardinal Charles de Bourbon as heir to Henry III of France. Upon Charles de Bourbon's accession to the French throne, he would re-confirm the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis.

Career & Major Achievements

Catholicism would be the only religion allowed in France. Those who would not convert to Catholicism would be exterminated. Decrees of the Council of Trent would be enforced. The Franco-Ottoman alliance and French voyages to the Indies and Azores would cease.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Areas in the Netherlands yielded to France by so-called heretics would be returned to Spain. By 1585, the treaty became known in England. It was believed, though falsely, the aim of the treaty was to form a Catholic alliance against Protestants throughout Europe.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1584: 1584 Milestone — The Treaty of Joinville was signed in secret on 31 December 1584 by the Catholic League, led by the French House of Guise, and Habsburg Spain.
2. 1585: 1585 Milestone — By 1585, the treaty became known in England.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Joinville

True or False: “True or false: The Treaty of Joinville required that Catholicism be the only religion allowed in France, threatening those who did not convert.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The treaty explicitly stipulated that Catholicism would be the only religion permitted in France, with severe consequences for non-believers.

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