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Huguenot Refugees

Huguenot Refugees

French King Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes in 1685, a document that had protected the rights of French protestants for almost one hundred years. The decision led to a mass exodus of French Protestants with many going to Prussia.

Created ByPaul Wiederhold
StatusEnded
Original NameFlucht im Namen Gottes – Die Hugenotten
First Air DateNovember 25, 2019
Last Air DateDecember 2, 2019
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime1h 50min
LanguageFrench
Original LanguageGerman
Production CountriesGermany
Production CompaniesBeetz Brothers Film Production
NetworksARTE
S01E02

Unknown Lands

French protestants were forced to flee France as dragoons were given free reign to rape, assault and terrify their communities. Among them, the Loyal family, poor cloth-makers desperate for mercy, safe passage, and a new place to call home.

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