King Henri III Photos

French King Henri III reigned 1574-1589. Henri III became King of France after the deaths of his two older brothers each of whom had reigned. Previously Henri had briefly been the elected monarch of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, but gave up that position upon becoming King of France. Henri III's reign was dominated by the French Wars of Religion. Initially, this conflict was between French Catholics and Protestant Huguenots, but each faction came to be supported by foreign powers for their own purposes. Henri III arranged the assassination of the Duke of Guise, the champion of the Catholic League, causing great outrage among the people. About 7 months later, Henri III himself was assassinated by a young Dominican friar.

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Portrait of Henri III, King of France & Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.Henri III, King of France painting at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Portrait of King Henri III by unknown at Rouen Museum of Fine Arts. Rouen, France.Henri III, King of France bust from Toulouse at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Portrait of Henri III, King of France & Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.Henri III, King of France painting (17thC) at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Portrait of King Henri III (end 16thC) by unknown at Rouen Museum of Fine Arts. Rouen, France.Henri III, King of France bust (1581) from Toulouse at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Opening of Etats généraux of Blois in 1576 painting by Ulysse Besnard at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Henri III's court in Blois Chateau painting on faience plate by Ulysse Besnard at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Duchesse de Nemours & Henri III painting by Arnold Scheffer at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Henri III with favorites in King's bedroom in Blois Chateau painting by Ulysse Besnard at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Opening of Etats généraux of Blois in 1576 (an exceptional council convened by king Henri III to revoke peace agreement with Huguenots) painting (1888) by Ulysse Besnard at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Henri III's court in Blois Chateau painting (1880) on faience plate by Ulysse Besnard at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Duchesse de Nemours & Henri III painting by Arnold Scheffer at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Henri III with favorites in King's bedroom in Blois Chateau painting (1857) by Ulysse Besnard at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Painting of Duc de Guise who Henri III had assassinated on Dec. 23, 1588 at Blois in King's Chamber at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Assassination of Duc de Guise by bodyguards of Henri III on Dec. 23, 1588 painting by Paul Delaroche at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Henri III pushes assassinated Duc de Guise with his foot painting by Charles Barthélemy Durupt at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Henri III at Saint-Cloud starting Siege of Paris in 1589 painting by Arnold Scheffer at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Painting of Duc de Guise (center flanked by brothers) who Henri III had assassinated on Dec. 23, 1588 at Blois in King's Chamber at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Assassination of Duc de Guise by bodyguards of Henri III on Dec. 23, 1588 painting (1834) by Paul Delaroche at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Henri III pushes assassinated Duc de Guise with his foot painting (1832) by Charles Barthélemy Durupt at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Henri III at Saint-Cloud starting Siege of Paris in 1589 painting (1869) by Arnold Scheffer at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Assassination of Henri III on Aug. 1, 1589 painting by Hugues Merle at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.King's Chamber in style of Henri III at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Barrier, table & throne such as used by Henri III to keep courtiers away while he ate at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.First public clock in Paris with Latin plaque above alluding to the crowns of Poland & France worn by the contemporary King Henri III at Conciergerie. Paris, France.
Assassination of Henri III on Aug. 1, 1589 painting (1863) by Hugues Merle at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.King's Chamber in style of Henri III at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Barrier, table & throne such as used by Henri III to keep courtiers away while he ate at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.First public clock in Paris with Latin plaque above alluding to the crowns of Poland & France worn by the contemporary King Henri III at Conciergerie. Paris, France.
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