Henry III assumed the throne when he was 9 years old in 1246.
 Henry also gave up any claims to succession and he "recognized the principle of free election" under the Henrician Articles and the pacta conventa
 Henry served as a leader of the royal army, taking part in the victories over the Huguenots at the Battle of Jarnac (March 1569) and at the Battle of Moncontour (October 1569)

