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Huguenot Refugees

Huguenot Refugees

French King Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes in 1685, a document that had protected the rights of French protestants for almost one hundred years. The decision led to a mass exodus of French Protestants with many going to Prussia.

Created By

Paul Wiederhold

Status

Ended

Original Name

Flucht im Namen Gottes – Die Hugenotten

First Air Date

November 25, 2019

Last Air Date

December 2, 2019

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

French

Production Companies

Beetz Brothers Film Production

Networks

ARTE

S01E02

Unknown Lands

French protestants were forced to flee France as dragoons were given free reign to rape, assault and terrify their communities. Among them, the Loyal family, poor cloth-makers desperate for mercy, safe passage, and a new place to call home.

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