Battle of Ivry - Aftermath

Aftermath

Henry defeated Mayenne at Ivry so that he would became the only credible claimant to the throne of France. However, he was defeated in many sieges of Paris until he converted to Catholicism in 1593. Henry was advised that the French people would not accept a Protestant king.

Thomas Babbington Macaulay wrote a famous poem about the battle, entitled "The Battle of Ivry." It begins:

Now glory to the Lord of Hosts, from whom all glories are!
And glory to our Sovereign Liege, King Henry of Navarre!