Revocation of the Edict of Nantes

The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 was a decision by King Louis XIV of France to cancel a law that had granted religious tolerance to French Protestants (Huguenots). This crackdown aimed to unify France under Catholicism, leading to the persecution, forced conversion, or exile of many Huguenots. It marked a shift towards religious intolerance, ending legal protections for Protestants and significantly impacting their communities and economic contributions. The revocation is seen as a key moment in the history of religious conflict and state policy in France.