Henri de Navarre, also known as Henry IV of France, was born on December 13, 1553. He was the first monarch of the House of Bourbon and ruled as King of France from 1589 until his assassination in 1610. Henri was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion, converting from Protestantism to Catholicism to unify France and promote peace. Henri de Navarre is best known for issuing the Edict of Nantes in 1598, which granted religious tolerance to Huguenots and ended years of conflict. His reign is often remembered for efforts to restore stability and improve the economy, making him a popular and significant ruler in French history.