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James III, Margrave of Baden-Hachberg
1562May, 26

James III, Margrave of Baden-Hachberg

James III, Margrave of Baden-Hachberg (d. 1590)
Margrave James III of Baden-Hachberg (26 May 1562 – 17 August 1590) was margrave of Baden-Hachberg from 1584 to 1590 and resided at Emmendingen. He converted, in 1590, from Lutheranism to the Roman Catholic confession, causing some political turmoil.

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Events on 1562

  • 17Jan

    Edict of Saint-Germain

    France recognizes the Huguenots by the Edict of Saint-Germain.
  • 18Jan

    Council of Trent

    Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session.
  • 1Mar

    Massacre of Wassy

    Sixty-three Huguenots are massacred in Wassy, France, marking the start of the French Wars of Religion.