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Coligny — Admiral of France, leader of the Protestants
Nephew of the constable de Montmorency, Admiral of France at thirty-three, he declared for the Reformation in 1560 and led the Huguenots after Condé’s death. Back at court and counsellor to Charles IX, he was wounded by an arquebus shot on 22 August 1572 and died two nights later. (Editorial synthesis)
Coligny was born on 16 February 1519 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Coligny was born in Châtillon-sur-Loing. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Coligny died on 24 August 1572 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Coligny died in Paris. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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