Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1630)
Charles Emmanuel I (Italian: Carlo Emanuele di Savoia; 12 January 1562 – 26 July 1630), known as the Great, was the Duke of Savoy from 1580 to 1630. He was nicknamed Testa d'feu (lit. 'Hothead', in context "the Hot-Headed") for his rashness and military aggression.
Being ambitious and confident, Charles pursued a policy of expansion for his duchy, seeking to expand it into a kingdom.

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Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy
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- 17Jan
Edict of Saint-Germain
France recognizes the Huguenots by the Edict of Saint-Germain. - 18Jan
Council of Trent
Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session. - 1Mar
Massacre of Wassy
Sixty-three Huguenots are massacred in Wassy, France, marking the start of the French Wars of Religion.