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French Noble Rebellion

Type Event Region France Time 1615–1616

Between 1615 and 1616, French grand princes Condé, Longueville, Sully, and other Huguenot and conservative nobles launched an armed rebellion dissati…

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  1. 1615Poitou · FranceThe Prince of Condé joined with Longueville and other Huguenot and disgruntled great nobles in rising up, rallying against Concini's autocracy, demanding the convening of the Estates-General, and calling for the restoration of Henry IV's policy of religious tolerance.
  2. 1616Rouen · NormandyThe crown and the rebellious nobles reached a peace at Rouen, partially restoring the status of exiles and promising to convene the Estates-General. The rebel forces temporarily disbanded, but the fundamental conflict between the court and the princes was not resolved.

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