Huguenots
The Huguenots were French protestants that followed the teachings of John Calvin instead of Martin Luther. Later they were forced to leave France because of their religious beliefs. Most protestants went to other countries, but some stayed practicing their religious beliefs in secret.
Martin Luther started the change of religion for the protestants in Germany 1517. It spread to France, mainly having effect on those angry with the order of the government. The War of Religions started in 1562 when 1200 Huguenots were killed. In 1598 Henry IV gave the Huguenots their own church.
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