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Charles IX
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Charles IX 1550-1574.
King of France (1560-1574). His mother, Catherine de Médicis, controlled most of his decisions and persuaded him to order the massacre of French Protestants on Saint Bartholomew's Day in 1572.
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(Biographies / Charles IX (1550-1574) M, French, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 1550-74, king of France (1560-74), son of Catherine de' Medici and Henry II: his reign was marked by war between Huguenots and Catholics
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Noun1.Charles IX - King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)Charles IX - King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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It began in 1564 when King Charles IX decided to follow Pope Gregory's suggestion and begin the New Year with January and not April.
IF YOUR GLASS IS DRIBBLE KIND, IT MUST BE APRIL by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
 
 
 
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