1604 in France
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Events from the year 1604 in France
Incumbents
[edit]Events
[edit]- Henry IV introduces the paulette tax, allowing officeholders to make positions hereditary by paying an annual fee.[2]
- France signs a treaty with the Ottoman Empire, strengthening trade relations with Sultan Ahmed I.[2]
- Economic reforms continue under Maximilien de Béthune, Duke de Sully, focusing on agriculture, trade, and infrastructure.[2]
- Henry IV advances Parisian development, working on projects like the Louvre and Place Royale.[2]
- A special court, Chambre de l’Édit, is established to resolve disputes between Protestants and Catholics.[3]
Births
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- April 5 – Charles IV, Duke of Lorraine (d. 1675)[4]
Deaths
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See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Henry IV, King of France (b. 1553, r. 1589–1610)". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Henry IV | 1st Bourbon King of France, Biography, Achievements & Legacy | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ^ "Edict of Nantes | Description, History, & Importance | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ^ Blangstrup, Chr., ed. (1915). "Karl IV, Hertug af Lothringen". Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon (in Danish). Vol. 13 (2 ed.). Copenhagen: J.H. Schultz Forlagsboghandel. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
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