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This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE.
- Huguenots is the name given to those following the French who followed the Protestant faith.
- War had existed between Roman Catholics and Huguenots as far back as 1562, which resulted in several waves of migration.
- First wave of migration began in 1572 after St Bartholomew Day.
- Edict of Nantes granted religious freedom in 1598,
- In 1685, the Edict of Nantes was revoked and thousands fled France.
- Some Huguenots renounced their faith and converted to Catholicism.
- Converts are listed in a register, especially after 1685.
- Some converts left France and reverted to their Protestant religion in their new country.
- In the 18th Century, there was a revival of Protestant and some intolerance.
- Louis XVI signed the Edict of Tolerance which granted freedom to Protestants.
- Some useful websites (there are also further links on the resources post (32):
- Protestant GenWeb
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