Philippe de Mornay (1549-1623) was a French diplomat and writer known for his role in the {French Wars of Religion}. He was a prominent {Huguenot} leader, advocating for Protestant rights and supporting the {Edict of Nantes}, which granted religious freedom to Protestants in France. Mornay was also a skilled political thinker and authored several works on governance and religion. His writings emphasized the importance of individual conscience and the separation of church and state. He played a significant role in shaping {Protestant thought} in France during a tumultuous period in its history.