Events from 1574 in France.

Incumbents Monarch – Charles IX (until May 30), then Henry III

Events

February 23 – The fifth War of Religion against the Huguenots begins in France.

Births

Full date missing Daniel Dumonstier, artist (d.1646)

Deaths

May 30 – Charles IX of France (b. 1550) June 12 – Renée of France, Duchess of Ferrara (b.1510) September 15 – Margaret of Valois, Daughter of king Francis I, Duchess of Berry and Duchess of Savoy by marriage. (b.1523)

Full date missing Gabriel, comte de Montgomery, nobleman (b.1530) Joseph Boniface de La Môle, nobleman (b. c.1526) Antoine de Créqui Canaples, bishop and cardinal (b.1531) Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine, cardinal (b.1524)

See also

References