why was the edict of nantes important
the edict of nantes gave the french protestants much needed freedom and rights after the Wars of Religion in france. also reduced the catholic's monopoly in france.he Edict of Nantes is a Decloration. It was from the French king Henry IV. The Edict of Nantes promised protestants that they could live peacefully. Also that they could esta â¦ blish houses of worship if they wanted to.