King Henry IV
King Henri IV was born at Pau in Bearn on December 13, 1553. Raised by his mother, Jeane d'Albret (Queen of Navarre), Henri was brought up in a remote castle in the Pyrenees. He grew up amongst the peasant children of that area and raised on a diet of bread, cheese, and garlic. As a youngster Henri was brought up in the Protestant faith, which was the opposite of his father's wishes. As result, Henri was taken to Paris on his father's orders and given a Catholic tutor. However, he stubbornly refused to attend Mass. Consequently, after the death of his father, Henri was once again instructed by a Protestant tutor. By the age of ten, Henri had already changed religions twice. Remaining in Paris, Henri attended classes at the College de Navarre. Gradually he learned to speak and write fluent Latin and Greek, and he had managed to attain some Spanish and Italian. In 1567 Henri reestablished himself in Pau, reuniting with his mother and sister Catherine. His education was continued, this time including fencing and military arts. Five years later, after an outbreak of several religious wars, the marriage between Henri and the reining king's sister, Marguerite de Valois (a Catholic), was arranged so as to bring temporary peace to France.
He had to be carried around in a litter for many days. This brought up the spirits of Henri and the rest of his army. However, Henri was refused loyalty by most of his subjects on account that he had been excommunicated and that he was Catholic. In November, Henri's troops besieged Rouen. When all seemed lost, Parma surprisingly evacuated his troops over the Seine by night. Taking action to the rumor that Parma was on his way to the rescue, Henri set off with 7000 calvary to stop him. In conclusion, King Henri IV was one of the greatest rulers that French monarchy ever saw. Henri had five children with Marie de Medici. As result, Henri by name became king of France. Unfortunately, the promised provisions were never fully carried out. People resorted to eating dead dogs (including the skin), rats, garbage, and flour made from bones (those who ate the flour died). The signal was given and the Paris mob was unleashed. In addition, he remained prisoner at court for four years. By 1610 it seemed that "everyone wanted to kill the king". Little did the new king know, that day would mark the prelude of a great tragedy.
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