What was the series of religious conflicts known as?
the Wars of Religion
Between what religions?
Huguenots and Catholics
Which of those capped out at two million followers?
Huguenot
In what year?
1562
Was this the largest of the two religions?
no
How did it compare in size?
about one-eighth the number of French Catholics
How many years did the conflict last?
32
Did it end with the Decree of Nantes?
yes
How many types of freedom did it grant?
Three
What is the origin of the smaller religious sect?
it is unclear
Who do scholars think it may have been named after?
unknown
Was that person actually a member of the larger religious sect?
yes
What did he lead?
the "Confederate Party"
Was it named that because it wanted to split off from someone?
yes
Who?
the Duke of Savoy
In what main country were these religious sects in?
France
Was the person who is possibly the namesake of the smaller sect from there?
Sno
What nation was he from?
Switzerland
Was the play on his surname flattering?
no