Charles IX, King of France, 1550-1574
Charles IX, King of France (1550-1574), third son of King Henry (Henri II) and Queen Catherine de Médici, ascended the throne in December 1560 following the death of his brother Francis (François) II. His mother was regent during his minority and influential throughout his reign. He was succeeded by his brother Henry (Henri) III. The French Wars of the Huguenots (Wars of Religion) dominated his reign. He is particularly known for his roles in authorizing the temporary Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1570), the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre (24 August 1572), and the Édit de Roussillon (1564) establishing a standard calendar throughout France. He wrote a book on hunting, entitled La Chasse Royale, which was eventually published in 1625.
- HMML ID
- 940079197670
- PURL
- LC name
- Charles IX, King of France, 1550-1574
- HMML name
- Charles IX, King of France, 1550-1574
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
- Getty
Variants
- Angoulême, Charles-Maximilien, duc d'
- Carl, Burgund, Herzog
- Carles IX, Rei de França
- Carlo, VIII., Francia, Re
- Carlos IX, Rey de Francia
- Carolo, Francia, Re, VIII.
- Carolus, Burgundiae, Dux
- Carolus, France, Roi, VIIII.
- Carolus, Francorum, Rex
- Carolus, Gallia, Rex, VIII.
Name elements
- Given names
- Charles
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1550-06-27
- Death date
- 1574-05-30
- Centuries
- 16th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Occupations
- Ranks
- Knight of the Garter
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- King of France
- Languages
Personal relationships
- Family
Preferred citation
"Charles IX, King of France, 1550-1574." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified October 25, 2022. https://w3id.org/haf/person/940079197670
Change notes
- Date added
- 2022-10-12
- Last edited
- 2022-10-25