Henry I of Navarre was born in 1553 and became the King of Navarre in 1572. He was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion, which were conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in France. Henry was a member of the House of Bourbon and played a significant role in the political landscape of France during his reign. In 1589, Henry I ascended to the French throne as Henry IV after the assassination of Henry III. He was the first monarch of the Bourbon dynasty and is known for his efforts to unify France and promote religious tolerance through the Edict of Nantes in 1598. Henry IV's reign marked a turning point in French history.