Coligny
The tragedy centers on the assassination of Admiral Coligny during the 1572 St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre in Paris and the religious intolerance toward Huguenots that led to the killing.
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The tragedy centers on the assassination of Admiral Coligny during the 1572 St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre in Paris and the religious intolerance toward Huguenots that led to the killing.
Fernand leaves a monastery to seek the woman he loves, Léonor, without knowing she is the mistress of Alphonse, King of Castile. After Fernand distinguishes himself in battle, the king agrees to his request to marry Léonor. She tries to tell Fernand about her past, but her messenger is arrested, and Fernand learns the truth only after the wedding. He breaks his sword and leaves her to return to religious life. The king’s wife dies, and Léonor arrives at the monastery exhausted. Fernand finally accepts her, but she collapses and dies in his arms.
The tragedy centers on the assassination of Admiral Coligny during the 1572 St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre in Paris and the religious intolerance toward Huguenots that led to the killing.
Fernand leaves a monastery to seek the woman he loves, Léonor, without knowing she is the mistress of Alphonse, King of Castile. After Fernand distinguishes himself in battle, the king agrees to his request to marry Léonor. She tries to tell Fernand about her past, but her messenger is arrested, and Fernand learns the truth only after the wedding. He breaks his sword and leaves her to return to religious life. The king’s wife dies, and Léonor arrives at the monastery exhausted. Fernand finally accepts her, but she collapses and dies in his arms.