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execution. It came to a head in 1560. Malcontent factions of Huguenots had been chafing under the French crown since the reign of Henry II and with the arrival of a new young king in 1559, saw their chance to take power for themselves. However the plot was uncovered ahead of time, and the Guise were ready for them. As such hundreds would be arrested, and many killed. Louis I, Prince of Condé was suspected of involvement, however he was able to

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