Edict of Amboise

The Edict of Amboise, issued in 1563 by the French crown, was a royal decree aimed at easing religious tensions during the French Wars of Religion. It granted limited rights to Protestants (Huguenots), allowing them to worship privately and hold certain public offices, while still maintaining Catholic dominance. The edict sought to promote peace by reducing conflict between Catholics and Protestants but still upheld many Catholic privileges. It marked a step toward religious toleration, though tensions continued, and it was part of broader efforts to find a compromise in a deeply divided France.