henri iv

  1. What if Henry III of France had a legitimate son before his assination?

    POD: Henry III and Louise de Lorraine have a wedding night baby. In 1589 their son is 14 years old. What happens when Henry III is assassinated? Who would support Henry III's heir? Would there be a regency council? Would Henry of Navarre seize the throne? If so, what would he do with...

  2. WI: Henri IV really is religiously indifferent

    Contrary to "Paris is worth a mass" legend, Henri de Bourbon, King of Navarre, wasn't religiously indifferent and conversion to Catholicism wasn't easy decision for him. If his approach towards religion was purely pragmatic, he could convert much earlier, avoiding lots of problems. So says ATL...

  3. WI: Henri IV’s First Marriage

    As we all know, Enrique III of Navarre/Henri de Bourbon, Duc de Vendôme became a Catholic after succeeding to the French throne. He was married to the last of the Valois kings of France’s sister. However, the marriage had remained childless (although, if one believes the stories, neither had...
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