Charles IX, King (france) : All Data

Charles IX was the King of France from 1560 to 1574. During his reign, he faced several significant conflicts, including the French Wars of Religion. The most notable war that occurred during his tenure was the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572, where thousands of Huguenots were killed. This event marked a turning point in the religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants in France. Another important conflict was the Third War of Religion, which took place from 1568 to 1570, further exacerbating the tensions between the two religious factions. Charles IX's reign was marked by these violent religious conflicts that deeply divided the nation.