THE ASSASSINATION OF HENRI IV
Meetings with destiny
An episode from the series HISTORY’S GREATEST CRIMES
Format: HD
Duration: 70’
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Available version: French
Rights: All Rights | Worldwide
Synopsis
On May 14, 1610, Henri IV, king of France, decided to visit his minister. When his convoy was blocked. François Ravaillac took advantage of the incident to approach the carriage and stab the king several times.
Although Henri IV is now held in high regard, he was not so highly esteemed during his lifetime. He had his fair share of enemies, including religious figures, rivals, opponents, and scorned or humiliated women