1578 in France
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Events from the year 1578 in France
Incumbents[edit]
Events[edit]
- April 27 – The Duel of the Mignons claims the lives of two favorites of Henry III of France, and two favourites of Henry I, Duke of Guise
Births[edit]
- December 20 – Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne, French noble (d. 1621)
Deaths[edit]
- March 29 – Louis I, Cardinal of Guise, French cardinal (b. 1527)
- April 2 – Marie Elisabeth of France, French princess (b. 1572)
- 10 September – Pierre Lescot, French architect (b. 1510)