Brief Life History of Claude
Claude Gantelet was born about 1570, in Savoie, France as the son of Georges Gantelet and Bernardine Rozet. He married Claire Françoise de Montluel on 29 January 1604, in France. They were the parents of at least 1 son.
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1598 · Edict of Nantes
Under the rule of Henry IV of France the Edict of Nantes was issued giving the people some religious liberty. The edict brought an end to the religious wars that were going on at the time.
1610
Reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. Royal power at its peak. France dominates Europe, French culture spreads. Start of large-scale sea trade.
1618 · 30 Years War
Ferdinand II was trying to force the people to follow Catholicism. The 30 years war was a battle of religion with the Protestants and Catholics, in the Holy Roman Empire.
Name Meaning
from the Latin name Claudius . It was borne by various early saints, but its popularity in France is largely due to the fame of the 7th-century St Claude of Besançon. This form is widely used in the English-speaking world and has superseded Claud as the preferred spelling in Britain and the United States.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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