The political significance of the death of the Cardinal Bourbon in 1590
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- The political significance of the death of the Cardinal Bourbon in May 1590
- lack of a credible alternative other than Henry Navarre
- May 1590 COB died - sept Mayenne claimed throne - many preferred nephew Charles D of Guise/Phillip II (save the faith) - henry only reasonable claimant
- league considered him rightful king
- "charles X" lacked the opportunity to exercise authority, as Henry IV kept him as a prisoner in Chinon.
- Catholic league now effectively leaderless rebels
- other claimant Cardinal de Vendonne unwilling
- lack of a credible alternative other than Henry Navarre
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