" This man was excommunicated by (+) Sixtus V, which hurt his claim to the throne along with the Treaty of Nemours.
A few years after agreeing to the Treaty of Bergerac, this ruler successfully besieged and captured the city of Cahors while fighting in the "Lover's War." This man was excommunicated by (+) Sixtus V, which hurt his claim to the throne along with the Treaty of Nemours. As king, this man instituted a policy that let offices become hereditary for a small price, called the paulette. The fanatic Francois Ravaillac was responsible for the (*) assassination of this leader, who had ascended to the throne following the deaths of the Duke de Guise and another man with his name. For 10 points, name this man who converted to Catholicism to become king of France.
A few years after agreeing to the Treaty of Bergerac, this ruler successfully besieged and captured the city of Cahors while fighting in the "Lover's War.
{Henry} IV of France [or {Henry} of {Navarre}; or {Henry} of {Bourbon}]