# Charles IX - King of France

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/charles-ix
Reign: 1560–1574
Born-Died: 1550 - 1574
Dynasty: Valois-Angoulême
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Charles+IX&go=Go

His reign encompassed the early Wars of Religion and the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Francis II](https://history-france.com/rulers/francis-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Henry III](https://history-france.com/rulers/henry-iii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1560 - [Amboise conspiracy](https://history-france.com/timeline/1560-amboise-conspiracy)
- 1560 - [Charles IX becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1560-charles-ix-becomes-king)
- 1561 - [Colloquy of Poissy](https://history-france.com/timeline/1561-colloquy-of-poissy)
- 1562 - [Edict of Saint-Germain grants limited Protestant worship](https://history-france.com/timeline/1562-edict-of-saint-germain-grants-limited-protestant-worship)
- 1562 - [Massacre of Vassy](https://history-france.com/timeline/1562-massacre-of-vassy)
- 1562 - [First French War of Religion begins](https://history-france.com/timeline/1562-first-french-war-of-religion-begins)
- 1563 - [Assassination of Francis, Duke of Guise](https://history-france.com/timeline/1563-assassination-of-francis-duke-of-guise)
- 1563 - [Edict of Amboise](https://history-france.com/timeline/1563-edict-of-amboise)
- 1567 - [Surprise of Meaux](https://history-france.com/timeline/1567-surprise-of-meaux)
- 1568 - [Peace of Longjumeau](https://history-france.com/timeline/1568-peace-of-longjumeau)
- 1569 - [Battle of Jarnac](https://history-france.com/timeline/1569-battle-of-jarnac)
- 1569 - [Battle of Moncontour](https://history-france.com/timeline/1569-battle-of-moncontour)
- 1570 - [Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye](https://history-france.com/timeline/1570-peace-of-saint-germain-en-laye)
- 1572 - [St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre](https://history-france.com/timeline/1572-st-bartholomew-s-day-massacre)
- 1573 - [Siege of La Rochelle](https://history-france.com/timeline/1573-siege-of-la-rochelle)
- 1574 - [Henry III becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1574-henry-iii-becomes-king)