RAVAILLAC, THE TRUTH BEHIND THE ASSASSINATION OF HENRI IV

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An episode from the series SECRETS OF HISTORY - PORTRAITS

Synopsis

On May 14, 1610, François Ravaillac rushed toward Henry IV's carriage and fatally stabbed the king. In a matter of seconds, this unknown man plunged France into shock.

Was he a lone fanatic or the pawn in a vast conspiracy?

In light of new research, we reopen the case of one of the most mysterious political crimes in French history.