Henry in 1594, and he was crowned King of France that year. Four years later he issued the Edict of Nantes in an attempt to end the religious strife that had torn the country apart. See also War of the Three Henrys Religion in France Edict of Nantes Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604) List of French monarchs List of wars and disasters by death toll Notes References Horne, Alistair. Seven Ages of Paris: Portrait of a City. (2003) Pan Books. 1590 in France Sieges involving France Battles involving Spain History of Catholicism in France Battles of the French Wars of Religion Battles in Île-de-France Conflicts in 1590 Sieges involving Spain Sieges involving England Siege 1590 Siege 16th-century military history of France Cannibalism in Europe Incidents of cannibalism