1559day.year
King Henry II of France is mortally wounded in a jousting match against Gabriel, comte de Montgomery.
King Henry II of France suffered fatal injuries during a jousting tournament, altering the French royal succession.
On June 30, 1559, King Henry II engaged in a celebratory joust against Gabriel, comte de Montgomery.\nA lance fragment pierced Henry's helmet, inflicting a grave head wound.\nDespite surgeons' efforts, the king succumbed to his injuries days later.\nHis death plunged France into political turmoil and succession disputes.\nThe accident underscored the perils of royal tournaments in Renaissance Europe.\nHenry's untimely demise influenced French religious wars and the rise of his young son, Francis II.
1559
Henry II of France
jousting
Gabriel, comte de Montgomery