Peace of Alais
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The Peace of Alais, signed on June 28, 1629, was a treaty that concluded the French Wars of Religion. It was signed in Alais, France, and effectively ended the military and political power of the Huguenots, who were French Protestants. While the treaty allowed Huguenots to retain their freedom of conscience and practice their religion, it stripped them of their fortified towns and military advantages. This meant they could no longer act as a separate political entity within France. The Peace of Alais was a significant step in consolidating royal authority under King Louis XIII and his chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu, who viewed the Huguenots' military autonomy as a threat to the state.123
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