This is evident when in 1572, Catherine de Medici ordered the killing of the Protestant Coligny. This resulted in 3000 Protestants being killed in what is known as the Massacre of St Bartholomew's Day. Elizabeth was urged to send support to the French Huguenots but refused.
In 1572, Catherine de Medici ordered the killing of Protestant Coligny, resulting in the deaths of approximately 3000 Protestants known as St Bartholomew's Day Massacre. Elizabeth was urged to provide support to the French Huguenots but refused.