The Massacre of Mérindol pushed Waldensians toward joining this group.
The Massacre of Mérindol pushed Waldensians toward joining this group. This group posted signs widely, even in the king's bedchamber, leading to a procession of relics and after a second instance, the banning of printing. Rich members of this group were targeted by being forced to billet companies of mounted dragoons in the "dragonnade" policy. They caused the Affair of the Placards and their attempt to abduct a young king failed in the Amboise Conspiracy, leading to the arrest of their leader Louis, the first (*) Prince of Condé. This group caused a notable incident of brain drain after leaving their home country, enriching countries like Prussia where they were granted many rights by Frederick William's Edict of Potsdam. Louis XIV revoked Henry IV's Edict of Nantes that give them religious freedom. For 10 points, name these French Protestants.
The Massacre of Mérindol pushed Waldensians toward joining this group.
Huguenots [accept French Protestants before it is read; accept French Calvinists; accept French Lutherans; prompt on "Waldensians" before it is read]