he Edict of Nantes was signed on April 13, 1598 by King Henry IV of France. It was important because it granted religious freedom and tolerance to the Protestant Huguenots in France, ending the religious wars that had been tearing the country apart. The Edict of Nantes also established a level of civil rights and protections for the Huguenots, allowing them to worship freely and hold public office. It was seen as a landmark in the history of religious tolerance and played a crucial role in ending the conflict between Catholics and Protestants in France.
