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	In 1610, the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} assassinated Henry while was riding his carriage.<ref name="Statue Database" /> Following his death, he was succeeded by his son [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="ACU" /> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>		In 1610, the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} assassinated Henry while was riding his carriage.<ref name="Statue Database" /> Following his death, he was succeeded by his son [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="ACU" /> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

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	In 1614, an equestrian statue of Henry was cast in [[Florence]] and shipped to Paris, where it stood at [[Pont Neuf]].<ref name="Statue Database"/>		In 1614, an equestrian statue of Henry was cast in [[Florence]] and shipped to Paris, where it stood at [[Pont Neuf]].<ref name="Statue Database"/>

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	'''Henry IV''' (1553 – 1610), born '''Henri de Bourbon''', was King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] as '''Henry III''' from 1572 to his death and King of [[France]] from 1589 to his death.		'''Henry IV''' (1553 – 1610), born '''Henri de Bourbon''', was King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] as '''Henry III''' from 1572 to his death and King of [[France]] from 1589 to his death.<ref>{{WP\|Henry IV of France}}</ref>

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Although a baptized Catholic, Henry was raised a Protestant. Shortly after inheriting the Navarrese throne from his mother,<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – {{Cite\|15 March 2023}}</ref> he barely survived the {{Wiki\|St. Bartholomew's Day massacre}}, a series of violence against French Protestants during the {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion}}.<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref>		Although a baptized Catholic, Henry was raised a Protestant. Shortly after inheriting the Navarrese throne from his mother [[Catherine de' Medici]],<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – {{Cite\|15 March 2023}}</ref> he barely survived the {{Wiki\|St. Bartholomew's Day massacre}}, a series of violence against French Protestants during the {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion}}.<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref>

	In 1589, Henry rose to the French throne after the ~~assassination~~ of his brother-in-law and distant cousin, [[Henry III of France\|Henry III]].<ref name="ACU" /> In order to stabilize his rule, Henry converted to Catholicism in 1593, and supposedly stated that "Paris is well worth a mass".<ref name="Statue Database" /> In 1600, he married [[Marie de' Medici]].<ref name="ACU" /> In stark contrast to Henry however, she was hated by her subjects.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Palais et Jardin du Luxembourg]]</ref> During his reign, he attempted in vain to set up a hospital for invalid ~~soldiers~~.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Les Invalides]]</ref>		In 1589, Henry rose to the French throne after the [[Dominican Order\|Dominican]] friar {{Wiki\|Jacques Clément}}<ref>{{WP\|Henry III of France}}</ref> [[Assassination\|assassinated]] his brother-in-law and distant cousin [[Henry III of France\|Henry III]].<ref name="ACU" /> In order to stabilize his rule, Henry converted to Catholicism in 1593, and supposedly stated that "Paris is well worth a {{Wiki\|Mass (liturgy)\|mass}}".<ref name="Statue Database" /> In 1600, he married [[Marie de' Medici]].<ref name="ACU" /> In stark contrast to Henry, however, she was hated by her subjects.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Palais et Jardin du Luxembourg]]</ref> During his reign, he attempted in vain to set up a hospital for invalid [[soldier]]s.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Les Invalides]]</ref>

	In 1601, Henry announced the creation of a triangular square, later known as [[Place Dauphine]], that was to be given to [[Achille de Harlay]]. Harlay was the first President of the {{Wiki\|Parlement\|Parliament of Paris}}, and had remained loyal to Henry during the Wars of Religion.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place Dauphine]]</ref> Near the square, a bronze [[Equestrian Statue of Henry IV\|equestrian statue]] dedicated to Henry was installed in 1614.<ref name="Statue Database" />		In 1601, Henry announced the creation of a triangular square, later known as [[Place Dauphine]], that was to be given to [[Achille de Harlay]]. Harlay was the first President of the {{Wiki\|Parlement\|Parliament of Paris}} and had remained loyal to Henry during the Wars of Religion.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place Dauphine]]</ref> Near the square, a [[bronze]] [[Equestrian Statue of Henry IV\|equestrian statue]] dedicated to Henry was installed in 1614.<ref name="Statue Database" />

	From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build ~~a double~~ [[Pont Marie\|wooden bridge]] across [[Île Saint-Louis]], which would be finished after the ~~King~~'s death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>		From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted French engineer [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build [[Pont Marie]], a double wooden bridge across [[Île Saint-Louis]] which would be finished after the king's death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>

	In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts ~~in the court~~, ~~which~~ persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Henry IV reassigned Jean d'Espaignet to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>		In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and achieved through the courts' [[Parisian Rite of the Templar Order\|French Templar]] contacts, who persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Henry IV reassigned Jean d'Espaignet to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>

	In 1610, ~~Henry was assassinated by~~ the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage.<ref name="Statue Database" /> Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="ACU" /> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>		In 1610, the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} assassinated Henry while was riding his carriage.<ref name="Statue Database" /> Following his death, he was succeeded by his son [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="ACU" /> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Although a baptized Catholic, Henry was raised a Protestant. Shortly after inheriting the Navarrese throne from his mother, he barely survived the {{Wiki\|St. Bartholomew's Day massacre}}, a series of violence against French Protestants during the {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion}}.<ref name="~~ACU~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ~~{{Cite\|15 March 2023}}~~</ref>		Although a baptized Catholic, Henry was raised a Protestant. Shortly after inheriting the Navarrese throne from his mother,<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – {{Cite\|15 March 2023}}</ref> he barely survived the {{Wiki\|St. Bartholomew's Day massacre}}, a series of violence against French Protestants during the {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion}}.<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref>

	In 1589, Henry rose to the French throne after the assassination of his brother-in-law and distant cousin, [[Henry III of France\|Henry III]]. In order to stabilize his rule, Henry converted to Catholicism in 1593, and supposedly stated that "Paris is well worth a mass". In 1600, he married [[Marie de' Medici]]. In stark contrast to Henry however, she was hated by her subjects. During his reign, he attempted in vain to set up a hospital for invalid soldiers.<ref ~~name="ACU"~~/>		In 1589, Henry rose to the French throne after the assassination of his brother-in-law and distant cousin, [[Henry III of France\|Henry III]].<ref name="ACU" /> In order to stabilize his rule, Henry converted to Catholicism in 1593, and supposedly stated that "Paris is well worth a mass".<ref name="Statue Database" /> In 1600, he married [[Marie de' Medici]].<ref name="ACU" /> In stark contrast to Henry however, she was hated by her subjects.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Palais et Jardin du Luxembourg]]</ref> During his reign, he attempted in vain to set up a hospital for invalid soldiers.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Les Invalides]]</ref>

	In 1601, Henry announced the creation of a triangular square, later known as [[Place Dauphine]], that was to be given to [[Achille de Harlay]]. Harlay was the first President of the {{Wiki\|Parlement\|Parliament of Paris}}, and had remained loyal to Henry during the Wars of Religion. Near the square, a bronze [[Equestrian Statue of Henry IV\|equestrian statue]] dedicated to Henry was installed in 1614.<ref name="~~ACU~~"/>		In 1601, Henry announced the creation of a triangular square, later known as [[Place Dauphine]], that was to be given to [[Achille de Harlay]]. Harlay was the first President of the {{Wiki\|Parlement\|Parliament of Paris}}, and had remained loyal to Henry during the Wars of Religion.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place Dauphine]]</ref> Near the square, a bronze [[Equestrian Statue of Henry IV\|equestrian statue]] dedicated to Henry was installed in 1614.<ref name="Statue Database" />

	From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build a double [[Pont Marie\|wooden bridge]] across [[Île Saint-Louis]], which would be finished after the King's death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>		From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build a double [[Pont Marie\|wooden bridge]] across [[Île Saint-Louis]], which would be finished after the King's death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>
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	In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Henry IV reassigned Jean d'Espaignet to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>		In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Henry IV reassigned Jean d'Espaignet to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>

	In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage. Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="~~Statue Database~~"~~>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]<~~/~~ref~~> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>		In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage.<ref name="Statue Database" /> Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="ACU" /> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Although a baptized Catholic, Henry was raised a Protestant. Shortly after inheriting the Navarrese throne from his mother, he barely survived the {{Wiki\|St. Bartholomew's Day massacre}}, a series of violence against French Protestants during the {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion}}.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – {{Cite\|15 March 2023</ref>		Although a baptized Catholic, Henry was raised a Protestant. Shortly after inheriting the Navarrese throne from his mother, he barely survived the {{Wiki\|St. Bartholomew's Day massacre}}, a series of violence against French Protestants during the {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion}}.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – {{Cite\|15 March 2023}}</ref>

	In 1589, Henry rose to the French throne after the assassination of his brother-in-law and distant cousin, [[Henry III of France\|Henry III]]. In order to stabilize his rule, Henry converted to Catholicism in 1593, and supposedly stated that "Paris is well worth a mass". In 1600, he married [[Marie de' Medici]]. In stark contrast to Henry however, she was hated by her subjects. During his reign, he attempted in vain to set up a hospital for invalid soldiers.<ref name="ACU"/>		In 1589, Henry rose to the French throne after the assassination of his brother-in-law and distant cousin, [[Henry III of France\|Henry III]]. In order to stabilize his rule, Henry converted to Catholicism in 1593, and supposedly stated that "Paris is well worth a mass". In 1600, he married [[Marie de' Medici]]. In stark contrast to Henry however, she was hated by her subjects. During his reign, he attempted in vain to set up a hospital for invalid soldiers.<ref name="ACU"/>

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	From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build a double [[Pont Marie\|wooden bridge]] across [[Île Saint-Louis]], which would be finished after the King's death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>		From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build a double [[Pont Marie\|wooden bridge]] across [[Île Saint-Louis]], which would be finished after the King's death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>

	In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Jean d'Espaignet ~~was reassigned~~ to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>		In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Henry IV reassigned Jean d'Espaignet to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>

	In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage. Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>		In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage. Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

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	In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Jean d'Espaignet was reassigned to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>		In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Jean d'Espaignet was reassigned to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>


	In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage. Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>		In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage. Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Although a baptized Catholic, Henry was raised a Protestant. Shortly after inheriting the Navarrese throne from his mother, he barely survived the {{Wiki\|St. Bartholomew's Day massacre}}, a series of violence against French Protestants during the {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion}}.<ref name="~~ACU~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ~~{{Cite\|15 March 2023}}~~</ref>		Although a baptized Catholic, Henry was raised a Protestant. Shortly after inheriting the Navarrese throne from his mother,<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – {{Cite\|15 March 2023}}</ref> he barely survived the {{Wiki\|St. Bartholomew's Day massacre}}, a series of violence against French Protestants during the {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion}}.<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref>

	In 1589, Henry rose to the French throne after the assassination of his brother-in-law and distant cousin, [[Henry III of France\|Henry III]]. In order to stabilize his rule, Henry converted to Catholicism in 1593, and supposedly stated that "Paris is well worth a mass". In 1600, he married [[Marie de' Medici]]. In stark contrast to Henry however, she was hated by her subjects. During his reign, he attempted in vain to set up a hospital for invalid soldiers.<ref ~~name="ACU"~~/>		In 1589, Henry rose to the French throne after the assassination of his brother-in-law and distant cousin, [[Henry III of France\|Henry III]].<ref name="ACU" /> In order to stabilize his rule, Henry converted to Catholicism in 1593, and supposedly stated that "Paris is well worth a mass".<ref name="Statue Database" /> In 1600, he married [[Marie de' Medici]].<ref name="ACU" /> In stark contrast to Henry however, she was hated by her subjects.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Palais et Jardin du Luxembourg]]</ref> During his reign, he attempted in vain to set up a hospital for invalid soldiers.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Les Invalides]]</ref>

	In 1601, Henry announced the creation of a triangular square, later known as [[Place Dauphine]], that was to be given to [[Achille de Harlay]]. Harlay was the first President of the {{Wiki\|Parlement\|Parliament of Paris}}, and had remained loyal to Henry during the Wars of Religion. Near the square, a bronze [[Equestrian Statue of Henry IV\|equestrian statue]] dedicated to Henry was installed in 1614.<ref name="~~ACU~~"/>		In 1601, Henry announced the creation of a triangular square, later known as [[Place Dauphine]], that was to be given to [[Achille de Harlay]]. Harlay was the first President of the {{Wiki\|Parlement\|Parliament of Paris}}, and had remained loyal to Henry during the Wars of Religion.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place Dauphine]]</ref> Near the square, a bronze [[Equestrian Statue of Henry IV\|equestrian statue]] dedicated to Henry was installed in 1614.<ref name="Statue Database" />

	From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build a double [[Pont Marie\|wooden bridge]] across [[Île Saint-Louis]], which would be finished after the King's death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>		From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build a double [[Pont Marie\|wooden bridge]] across [[Île Saint-Louis]], which would be finished after the King's death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>
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	In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Henry IV reassigned Jean d'Espaignet to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>		In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Henry IV reassigned Jean d'Espaignet to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>

	In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage. Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="~~Statue Database~~"~~>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]<~~/~~ref~~> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>		In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage.<ref name="Statue Database" /> Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="ACU" /> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===

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	From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build a double [[Pont Marie\|wooden bridge]] across [[Île Saint-Louis]], which would be finished after the King's death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>		From 1605, Henry oversaw the design of the 36 pavilions of the Place Royale, later known as the [[Place des Vosges]]. He requested perfect symmetry, with four arcades and two rows of high windows for each pavilion.<ref name>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> Around this time, he accepted [[Christophe Marie]]'s proposal to build a double [[Pont Marie\|wooden bridge]] across [[Île Saint-Louis]], which would be finished after the King's death. He also enlarged the [[Tuileries Palace]], connecting it to the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Pont Marie]]</ref>

	In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Jean d'Espaignet ~~was reassigned~~ to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>		In 1608, he appointed [[Pierre de Lancre]] and [[Jean d'Espaignet]], two judges from [[Bordeaux]], as inquisitors responsible for leading the [[Labourd witch-hunt of 1609]], a plan hatched by Pierre de Lancre to locate Pieces of Eden and achieved through Templar contacts in the court, which persuaded Henry IV of the need for such a witch-hunt.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors]]'' – Chapter 21 - Pierre de Lancre</ref> In 1609, Henry IV reassigned Jean d'Espaignet to the French-Spanish border in order to neutralize the brewing {{Wiki\|French Wars of Religion#War with Spain (1595–1598)\|religious tensions}} with [[Spain]].<ref name = "Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Witches of the Moors'' – Prologue - Pierre de Lancre</ref>

	In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage. Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>		In 1610, Henry was assassinated by the Catholic fanatic {{Wiki\|François Ravaillac}} while riding his carriage. Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]].<ref name="Statue Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Statue of Henri IV]]</ref> Henry's grandson, [[Charles I of England\|Charles]], would become King of England.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>