Edict of Nantes Flashcards

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What was the Edict of Nantes?

It was an edict issued by Henry IV that allowed Huguenots to freely worship in designated cities, retain fortified cities, and hold public offices.

What are Parlements?

French provincial law courts responsible for registering new laws from the king.

What was the Estates-General?

The parliamentary body of France that included all three classes: the poor, the middle class, and the nobility.

What was the Peace of Alais?

A treaty negotiated by Cardinal Richelieu that confirmed the provisions of the Edict of Nantes but relinquished Huguenots' political rights and fortified cities. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the 'Three Henries'?

Henry III, Henry Bourbon (Henry of Navarre), and Henry Guise. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Matthias?

The predecessor of Ferdinand II who sponsored a revival in Catholicism in Habsburg lands. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Ferdinand II?

The Holy Roman Emperor during the Thirty Years' War known for his staunch Catholic beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Frederick V?

The Elector from the German state of Palatinate who became the head of the Protestant Union. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Protestant Union?

A coalition of German states united under Protestantism, headed by Frederick V. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Defenestration of Prague' refer to?

The act of throwing two Habsburg governors and one secretary out of a window during a meeting. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of White Mountain?

A defining battle in the Bohemian Phase of the Thirty Years' War where Frederick V's forces were defeated. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Gustavus Adolphus?

The King of Sweden who brought his army into Northern Germany during the Thirty Years' War. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Edict of Restitution?

A declaration by Ferdinand II that enforced Catholicism in the HRE and returned lands to the Church. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Wallenstein?

The most powerful landowner in the HRE and a successful commander of the imperial army. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Christian IV?

The King of Denmark who invaded the HRE to support the Protestants during the Danish Phase of the Thirty Years' War. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Cardinal Richelieu?

A French Cardinal who became co-regent for Louis XIII and was influential in the ideology of Absolutism. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of Lützen?

A costly victory for the Swedish over the imperial forces, marked by the death of their king Gustavus Adolphus. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Catholic League?

A coalition of German states united under Catholicism, opposing the Protestant Union. Signup and view all the answers

The three phases of the Thirty Years' War include the Bohemian Phase, the Danish Phase, and the ______.

Swedish Phase Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Edict of Nantes

Issued by Henry IV of France, allowing Huguenots to worship freely in designated cities.
Huguenots could retain fortified cities for protection and hold public office.

Parlements

French provincial law courts responsible for registering royal laws.
The Paris parlement was the most significant.

Estates-General

The parliamentary body representing three classes: the poor, middle class, and nobility.
Relinquished the "power of the purse" to King Charles VII of Valois.

Peace of Alais

Treaty negotiated by Cardinal Richelieu, signed by Louis XIII, confirming the Edict of Nantes provisions.
Huguenots lost political rights and fortified cities, leading to the Edict of Fontainebleau in 1685.

"Three Henries"

Key figures: Henry III (Catholic), Henry Bourbon (Henry of Navarre, who converted twice), and Henry Guise (staunch Catholic).

Matthias

Predecessor of Ferdinand II, known for promoting Catholic revival in Hapsburg territories, triggering the Thirty Years' War.

Ferdinand II

Holy Roman Emperor during the Thirty Years' War, a firm Catholic with restoration of Catholicism as a major goal.

Frederick V

Elector of Palatinate and Protestant leader who headed the Protestant Union among German states.

Protestant Union

Coalition of German states united under Protestantism, led by Frederick V.

"Defenestration of Prague"

Incident where two Hapsburg governors and one secretary were thrown from a window, escalating tensions.

Battle of White Mountain

Defining battle during the Bohemian Phase of the Thirty Years' War; Frederick V and Bohemian nobles were defeated by Catholic League forces.

Gustavus Adolphus

King of Sweden who entered Northern Germany to aid Protestant forces and protect his realm from HRE encroachment.
Killed in the Battle of Lutzen.

Edict of Restitution

Declaration by Ferdinand II enforcing Catholicism in HRE, returning Protestant-held lands to the church, based on claims of theft.

Wallenstein

Powerful landowner and successful imperial commander; dismissed and assassinated by Ferdinand II due to political reasons.

Christian IV

King of Denmark who invaded the HRE during the Danish Phase, primarily to support Lutherans.
His forces were defeated by Wallenstein at the Battle of Dessau.

Cardinal Richelieu

French Cardinal and co-regent for Louis XIII, influential in Absolutism doctrine and negotiated the Peace of Alais, precursor to the Edict of Fontainebleau.

Battle of Lützen

Costly Swedish victory against imperial forces led by Wallenstein, resulting in the loss of King Gustavus Adolphus.

Catholic League

Coalition led by Duke Maximilian of Bavaria, opposing the Protestant Union and unified under Catholicism.

Four Phases of the Thirty Years' War

Bohemian Phase: Conflict over religious issues; marked by the Battle of White Mountain.
Danish Phase: Christian IV's invasion, halted by Wallenstein at the Battle of Dessau.
Swedish Phase: Continued conflict with significant involvement of Sweden in support of Protestant forces.

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