Henrique IV

Henrique IV, King of France from 1589 to 1610, was a pivotal figure in French history known for his role in the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants. He famously converted to Catholicism to secure his throne, declaring that 'Paris is worth a mass,' and worked to promote tolerance through the Edict of Nantes in 1598, which granted religious freedoms to Protestants. His legacy includes efforts to unify France and improve its economy, though his reign was cut short when he was assassinated in 1610.