Loading...
Henry III of France
ModernEmperorFrance1551 — 1589
Last Valois king of France, assassinated by a Catholic fanatic.
Compare Henry III of France with another historical figure:
Quick Facts
Born
1551
Died
1589
Country
France
Era
Modern
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)44
Influence (20%)56
Legacy (20%)43
Leadership (15%)59
Strategy (15%)45
Total Score49.4
Henry III of France — Complete Timeline
1573 AD
Elected King of PolandPolitical Action◆ Major
Henry III was elected King of Poland-Lithuania, a position he held briefly. He left Poland in 1574 after learning of his brother Charles IX's death, returning to France to claim the French throne.
ElectionPolandSuccession
Impact: regional
1588 AD
Assassination of Henry I, Duke of GuisePolitical Action
Henry III ordered the assassination of Henry I, Duke of Guise, the leader of the Catholic League, at the Ch
AssassinationCatholic LeagueWars of Religion
Impact: nationaldestructive
1589 AD
Assassination of Henry IIIOther
Henry III was stabbed to death by Jacques Cl
AssassinationEnd of DynastySuccession
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
▶View all detailed scores
Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
People often compare with
See how Henry III of France stacks up against other historical figures
Popular Comparisons
Henry III of France vs Bodawpaya
vs Bodawpaya60
Henry III of France vs Devlet I Giray
vs Devlet I Giray57
Henry III of France vs James VI and I
vs James VI and I55
Henry III of France vs Guru Angad Dev
vs Guru Angad Dev52
Henry III of France vs Muhammad Adil Shah
vs Muhammad Adil Shah50
Henry III of France vs Mwezi II of Burundi
vs Mwezi II of Burundi47