René de Birague

René de Birague, also Biraghe or Biragro, (born February 2, 1506 in Milano, Italy; died November 24, 1583 in Paris) was a French cardinal and chancellor.

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February 2 - 1506 - Milano - Italy - November 24 - 1583 - Paris - Cardinal - Chancellor

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Contemporary historians describe him as the chief instigator of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572, a Catholic mob killing Huguenots.

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St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre - 1572 - Catholic - Huguenot

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