French Protestants

French Protestants, primarily known as Huguenots, were followers of the Protestant Reformation in France during the 16th and 17th centuries. They rejected the authority of the Catholic Church, emphasizing teachings like faith in the Bible and personal interpretation of scripture. Despite growing religious convictions, Protestants faced significant persecution from the Catholic majority, leading to violent conflicts such as the French Wars of Religion. Many Huguenots eventually fled France seeking religious freedom. Their influence contributed to the broader Protestant movement in Europe, highlighting struggles for religious tolerance and freedom of conscience.