About Pierre Barrière
Lived 1566 – 1593 (aged 26–27). Pierre Barrière was a French boater and soldier.
Pierre Barrière (died 31 August 1593) was a would-be assassin of King Henry IV of France.
Barrière attempted an assassination of Henry IV on 27 August 1593. His assassination attempt failed when he was denounced by a Dominican priest to whom he had confessed. He was executed on 31 August 1593 by breaking on the wheel and dismemberment.
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Who was Pierre Barrière?
French assassin
When was Pierre Barrière born?
Pierre Barrière was born in 1566 in Orléans.
When did Pierre Barrière die?
Pierre Barrière died on 31 August 1593 in Melun.
What was Pierre Barrière's occupation?
Pierre Barrière was a boater and soldier.
What nationality was Pierre Barrière?
Pierre Barrière was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Barrière. https://biography.guide/pierre-barriere/
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