Henri IV, also known as Henry of Navarre, was the King of France from 1589 until his assassination in 1610. He was the first monarch of the Bourbon dynasty and played a crucial role in ending the French Wars of Religion. His conversion to Catholicism helped unify a divided nation. Henri IV is best known for issuing the Edict of Nantes in 1598, which granted religious freedom to Protestants in France. He focused on rebuilding the country’s economy and infrastructure, promoting agriculture and trade. His reign is often remembered for its efforts to bring peace and stability to France.