Henry IV is a King who is the subject of particular reverence today. A myth was formed around his person, that of the “good King Henry”, loved by his people and concerned about their happiness...

+ history documentaries http://bit.ly/3lqyFpY

However, Henry IV, during his lifetime, was perhaps not as appreciated and he mostly met a tragic end. The one who restored civil peace in France became... the last assassinated king of France! Victim of a madman of God... At least, that's the official version.
Because the King had an innumerable number of enemies... Religious, opponents, rivals, conquerors, adversaries, deceived or humiliated women... There was no shortage of suspects... The death of this King actually done a service to too many people to be satisfied with the official truth.
(Fictional reconstruction of the assassination of the king).



00:00 The assassination of Henry IV
01:08 Introduction Historical context
06:29 The impact of the death of Henry IV
26:46 Premeditation of assassination
32:07 The autopsy of King Henry IV
38:46 The interrogation of Ravaillac
52:13 The torture of Ravaillac
53:55 Execution in place of Strike
56:43 Mystery surrounding the assassination
57:25 Revelation of Jacqueline Descomon
01:00:20 Explosive investigation of Achille de Harlay




Director: Imen Ghouali
© MORGANE PRODUCTION 2020