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Charles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection

Charles IX, King of France from 1550 to 1574, was a pivotal figure during a tumultuous period in French history

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Representation of Michel de L'Hospital (1506-1573), chancellor in front of the young king Charles

Representation of Michel de L'Hospital (1506-1573), chancellor in front of the young king Charles IX of France
ELD4859696 Representation of Michel de L'Hospital (1506-1573), chancellor in front of the young king Charles IX of France (1550-1574)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Catherine de'Medici with her son Charles IX (litho)

Catherine de'Medici with her son Charles IX (litho)
KW353689 Catherine de'Medici with her son Charles IX (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine de'Medici (1519-89)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Charles IX, 1550 - 1574. King of France. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825

Charles IX, 1550 - 1574. King of France. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825
3039820 Charles IX, 1550 - 1574. King of France. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: The death of King Charles IX (1550-1574) The king died of pneumonia at the castle of Vincennes

The death of King Charles IX (1550-1574) The king died of pneumonia at the castle of Vincennes
JLJ4591967 The death of King Charles IX (1550-1574) The king died of pneumonia at the castle of Vincennes, to the right his mother Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: The States General at Orleans, 1561 (colour litho)

The States General at Orleans, 1561 (colour litho)
IND388213 The States General at Orleans, 1561 (colour litho) by Tortorel, Jacques (fl.1568-92) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Helmet (morion) of King Charles IX (1550-1574) made in email on round busse d or by Pierre Rondin ()

Helmet (morion) of King Charles IX (1550-1574) made in email on round busse d or by Pierre Rondin ()
JLJ4604241 Helmet (morion) of King Charles IX (1550-1574) made in email on round busse d or by Pierre Rondin (? -1572) 16th century Paris, Louvre Museum

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1550-1574. 1867 (engraving)

Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1550-1574. 1867 (engraving)
7234918 Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1550-1574. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of King Charles IX of France)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Charles IX (oil on panel)

Charles IX (oil on panel)
1705947 Charles IX (oil on panel) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72) (after); Chateau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: Charles IX (1550-1574) King of France in 1560-1574.); French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Catherine de Medici meets her sons Charles IX and Henry III

Catherine de Medici meets her sons Charles IX and Henry III
FIA5395337 Catherine de Medici meets her sons Charles IX and Henry III by Bakalowicz, Wladyslaw (1833-1907); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Coin face: left, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III (1551-1589

Coin face: left, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III (1551-1589
JLJ4566864 Coin face: left, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III (1551-1589) king of France, 1577, and right

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX, King of France (1550 - 1574). Atelier de Francois Clouet

Portrait of Charles IX, King of France (1550 - 1574). Atelier de Francois Clouet
JLJ4614104 Portrait of Charles IX, King of France (1550 - 1574). Atelier de Francois Clouet (1515-1572), v. 1555. Oil on wood. Dim: 0, 32 x 0, 23m. Oil on wood

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Charles IX and the Protestants

Charles IX and the Protestants
1853188 Charles IX and the Protestants by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); (add.info.: French king Charles IX (1550-1574) chasing protestants

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: People from the Court of the Medici, with Charles IX as Janus in the centre

People from the Court of the Medici, with Charles IX as Janus in the centre
XIR158126 People from the Court of the Medici, with Charles IX as Janus in the centre, to his right Catholics Forging Weapons for War, to his left The Protestants

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574), King of France

Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574), King of France
XEE4116340 Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574), King of France. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Les Valois et les Bourbons: Charles IX (1550-1574) and Elisabeth of Austria (1554-1592)

Les Valois et les Bourbons: Charles IX (1550-1574) and Elisabeth of Austria (1554-1592)
LSE4088207 Les Valois et les Bourbons: Charles IX (1550-1574) and Elisabeth of Austria (1554-1592), Henry III (1551-1589) and Louise de Lorraine Vaudemont (1553-1601)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Charles IX and Catherine de Medicis - Caterina de Medici with her son Charles IX of

Charles IX and Catherine de Medicis - Caterina de Medici with her son Charles IX of
XEE4159616 Charles IX and Catherine de Medicis - Caterina de Medici with her son Charles IX of France - engraving from " L histoire de France racontee a mes grandenfants" - by Francois

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Henri d Anjou (1553-1610) is told by the Diet that he has been elected King of Poland

Henri d Anjou (1553-1610) is told by the Diet that he has been elected King of Poland
XEE4151288 Henri d Anjou (1553-1610) is told by the Diet that he has been elected King of Poland in front of his brother Charles IX (1550-1574)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1566 (black chalk and sanguine)

Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1566 (black chalk and sanguine)
BOO73757 Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1566 (black chalk and sanguine) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); 33.5x2.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: The Battle of Moncontour, 30 October 1569, 1587 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Moncontour, 30 October 1569, 1587 (oil on canvas)
SIM133298 The Battle of Moncontour, 30 October 1569, 1587 (oil on canvas) by Snellinck, Jan (1549-1638); 60.8x87.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: coats of arms Lto R)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: King Charles IX of France (1550-74), c. 1565, engraved by Chevrolat (coloured engraving)

King Charles IX of France (1550-74), c. 1565, engraved by Chevrolat (coloured engraving)
PER287349 King Charles IX of France (1550-74), c.1565, engraved by Chevrolat (coloured engraving) by Chevignard, after (1750-1850); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Catherine de Medicis and her son Charles IX

Catherine de Medicis and her son Charles IX
1853186 Catherine de Medicis and her son Charles IX by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); (add.info.: Catherine de Medicis and her son french king Charles IX (1550-1574)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of King Charles IX (1550-1574) and Elizabeth of Austria (1554-1592

Portrait of King Charles IX (1550-1574) and Elizabeth of Austria (1554-1592
JLJ4663980 Portrait of King Charles IX (1550-1574) and Elizabeth of Austria (1554-1592) Queen of France Manuscript page of the " Book of Hours by Catherine de Medicis" (Caterina de Medici)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574). Painting by Francois Clouet (1515-1572)

Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574). Painting by Francois Clouet (1515-1572)
JLJ4663769 Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574). Painting by Francois Clouet (1515-1572), 16th century. Oil on wood. Dim: 0.34 x 0.25)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX, King of France (1550-1574). Painting by Leonard Limosin

Portrait of Charles IX, King of France (1550-1574). Painting by Leonard Limosin
JLJ4691216 Portrait of Charles IX, King of France (1550-1574). Painting by Leonard Limosin (1505-1577), 16th century. Email from Limoges

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Charles IX (1550-74)

Charles IX (1550-74)
GR13118 Charles IX (1550-74) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; eGordon Roberton Photography Archive; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) par l

Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) par l
FIA5403087 Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) par l entourage de Francois Clouet (School), End of 16th cen

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, known as the Admiral de Coligny (1519-1572)

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, known as the Admiral de Coligny (1519-1572)
XEE4415539 Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, known as the Admiral de Coligny (1519-1572). In " Histoire Populaire de la France", sd. circa 1885. Engraving

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Charles IX pulling on the people - in 'Histoire de France'by L. -P

Charles IX pulling on the people - in "Histoire de France"by L. -P
XEE4114634 Charles IX pulling on the people - in " Histoire de France" by L.-P. Anquetil, 1851. by French School

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Costumes of soldiers of the guard of Charles IX (1550-1574) and Henry III (1574-1589)

Costumes of soldiers of the guard of Charles IX (1550-1574) and Henry III (1574-1589)
LSE4087946 Costumes of soldiers of the guard of Charles IX (1550-1574) and Henry III (1574-1589). by French School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici) - in '

Portrait of Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici) - in "
LSE4096122 Portrait of Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici) - in " Histoire de France" by Guizot, 1887 by Unknown Artist

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: The Prince of Conde obtained from Charles IX (1550-1574

The Prince of Conde obtained from Charles IX (1550-1574
LSE4095628 The Prince of Condeobtained from Charles IX (1550-1574) an edit by which he allowed the Calvinists to exercise their religion in the kingdom (Peace of St Germain signed 08/08/1570)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (1550-74) (oil on panel)

Portrait of Charles IX (1550-74) (oil on panel)
AGN47535 Portrait of Charles IX (1550-74) (oil on panel) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Beza presenting the Confession of the French Protestant Church to the King at

Beza presenting the Confession of the French Protestant Church to the King at
621436 Beza presenting the Confession of the French Protestant Church to the King at the Colloquy of Poissy, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (panel) (related to drawing in Hermitage, St. Petersburg)

Portrait of Charles IX (panel) (related to drawing in Hermitage, St. Petersburg)
RPH66462 Portrait of Charles IX (panel) (related to drawing in Hermitage, St. Petersburg) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); 37.5x25 cm; Private Collection; eRichard Philp, London; French

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) - Francois Clouet (1510-1572)

Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) - Francois Clouet (1510-1572)
FIA5406664 Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) - Francois Clouet (1510-1572). Oil on wood, 1561. Dimension : 25x21 cm

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Equestrian portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574). Anonymous painting of the French school

Equestrian portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574). Anonymous painting of the French school
JLJ4573903 Equestrian portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574). Anonymous painting of the French school, 16th century. h s/b. Dim: 0.20 X 0.27m

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait in foot of Charles IX (1550 - 1574) king of France

Portrait in foot of Charles IX (1550 - 1574) king of France
JLJ4573901 Portrait in foot of Charles IX (1550 - 1574) king of France. Painting by Francois Clouet (1515-1572), 16th century. h s/t. Dim: 2, 15 x 1, 14m

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574) King of France. Painting attributed to Francois

Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574) King of France. Painting attributed to Francois
JLJ4573887 Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574) King of France. Painting attributed to Francois Clouet (1515-1572), 16th century. h s/b 0, 40 X 0, 50m

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Reverse coins: at the bottom, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III

Reverse coins: at the bottom, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III
JLJ4612680 Reverse coins: at the bottom, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III (1551-1589) king of France, 1577

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait in foot of Charles IX (1550 - 1574) King of France. Detail

Portrait in foot of Charles IX (1550 - 1574) King of France. Detail
JLJ4612352 Portrait in foot of Charles IX (1550 - 1574) King of France. Detail. Painting by Francois Clouet (1515-1572), 16th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 2, 15 x 1, 14m

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (1550-1574), King of France Painting of the Atelier by Francois

Portrait of Charles IX (1550-1574), King of France Painting of the Atelier by Francois
JLJ4568636 Portrait of Charles IX (1550-1574), King of France Painting of the Atelier by Francois Clouet (circa 1515-1572), 16th century. Dim. 0, 31x0, 2 m

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: caricature of Charles IX in Le Charivari, 1872 (engraving)

caricature of Charles IX in Le Charivari, 1872 (engraving)
ICA4872019 caricature of Charles IX in Le Charivari, 1872 (engraving) by Hadol, Paul (1835-1875); (add.info.: Illustration of Hadol (1835-1875) in Le Charivari

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX wearing the necklace of the Order of Saint Michael

Portrait of Charles IX wearing the necklace of the Order of Saint Michael
LSE4103523 Portrait of Charles IX wearing the necklace of the Order of Saint Michael. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: The Poissi Colloquium (Poissy) in 1561. In the center the King of France Charles IX

The Poissi Colloquium (Poissy) in 1561. In the center the King of France Charles IX
LSE4112351 The Poissi Colloquium (Poissy) in 1561. In the center the King of France Charles IX (1550-1574) and Queen Mother Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici) (1519-1589)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Les Valois - From 1547 to 1589. Henry II, Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici)

Les Valois - From 1547 to 1589. Henry II, Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici)
LSE4110676 Les Valois - From 1547 to 1589. Henry II, Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici), Charles IX, Henry III, Henry IV. Engraving of the 19th century

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574), King of France

Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574), King of France
GIA4744704 Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574), King of France. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles IX (1550 - 1574)

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait in foot of Charles IX (1550 - 1574). Painting of the workshop of Francois Clouet

Portrait in foot of Charles IX (1550 - 1574). Painting of the workshop of Francois Clouet
JLJ4663775 Portrait in foot of Charles IX (1550 - 1574). Painting of the workshop of Francois Clouet (1515-1572), 16th century

Background imageCharles Ix King Of France 1550 1574 Collection: Portrait of King Charles IX (1550 - 1574) - Portrait of the king Charles IX - private

Portrait of King Charles IX (1550 - 1574) - Portrait of the king Charles IX - private
JLJ4638077 Portrait of King Charles IX (1550 - 1574) - Portrait of the king Charles IX - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)




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Charles IX, King of France from 1550 to 1574, was a pivotal figure during a tumultuous period in French history. Born to Catherine de' Medici, he ascended the throne at the tender age of ten following the death of his father, Henry II. Under his mother's regency, Charles IX became entangled in the complex web of religious conflicts that plagued France during this time. The Protestant Reformation had taken hold and tensions between Catholics and Protestants were escalating rapidly. These tensions eventually erupted into full-blown warfare known as the French Wars of Religion. Throughout his reign, Charles IX found himself torn between opposing factions within his kingdom. On one hand, he sought to maintain peace and unity among his subjects; on the other hand, he faced pressure from both Catholic zealots and Protestant reformers who vied for influence over him. One tragic event that stained Charles IX's legacy was the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572. In an attempt to quell growing Protestant power, thousands of Huguenots (French Protestants) were brutally slaughtered across France, and is believed that Charles reluctantly gave the order for this massacre under pressure from his mother. Despite these dark moments, Charles IX also made significant contributions during his reign. He convened important assemblies such as the States General at Orleans in 1561 to address pressing issues facing France. Additionally, he played a role in shaping European politics by forming alliances with various powers including England and Spain. Sadly, Charles IX's life was cut short when he succumbed to pneumonia at Vincennes Castle in 1574 at just twenty-three years old. His death marked an end to a turbulent era characterized by religious strife and political instability. Today, portraits and depictions of King Charles IX serve as reminders of this troubled period in French history - a time when religion tore apart families and nations alike.