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Protestants Persecuted
Following the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, protestants are officially persecuted : troops disperse an assembly in Provence
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1689 Assembly Disperse Edit Nantes Officially Persecuted Promised Protestants Provence Revocation Toleration
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the moment of displacement and despair as Protestant worshippers are forcibly dispersed from their assembly in Provence, France, following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1689. The Edict of Nantes, signed in 1598, had granted religious toleration to the Huguenots, or French Protestants, allowing them to practice their faith freely within certain limits. However, King Louis XIV, seeking to assert his absolute power and unity within the realm, issued the revocation of the Edict in October 1685. The scene depicted in this photograph shows the grim reality of the revocation's implementation. Troops, armed and determined, have arrived to break up the Protestant assembly, forcing the congregation to disperse and abandon their place of worship. The expression of sorrow and defiance on the faces of the Protestants is palpable, as they are confronted with the harsh reality of official persecution. The Edict of Nantes' revocation marked a dark period in French history, as thousands of Huguenots were forced to convert to Catholicism or flee the country. Many sought refuge in other European nations, particularly in the Netherlands, England, and Prussia. The exodus of Huguenots led to significant economic and cultural losses for France, as many were skilled artisans, merchants, and intellectuals. This historical photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the religious turmoil and persecution that once gripped France, and the human cost of religious intolerance and political power plays.
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