Henri III

Henri III was King of France from 1574 to 1589, known for his complex reign during a turbulent period marked by religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, known as the French Wars of Religion. He was the last monarch of the Valois dynasty and faced significant challenges, including civil strife and political intrigue. Henri III attempted to navigate these conflicts but struggled to maintain control, leading to his eventual assassination. His reign is often seen as a time of instability that paved the way for the rise of the Bourbon dynasty and the eventual end of the Valois era in France.