XEE4407487 Assassination of Henry III (August 1, 1589): King of France Henry III (1551-1589) reading a letter from the Count of Brenn while the monk Jacques Clement (1567-1589) pulls a knife from his sleeve. Engraving of the 19th century. In ???istoire de France??by Jules Michelet, 1870. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination of Henry III (August 1, 1589): King of France Henry III (1551-1589) reading a letter from the Count of Brenne while the monk Jacques Clement (1567-1589) pulls a knife from his handle, Engraving of the 19th century, In ???istoire de France??by Jules Michelet, 1870,); Stefano Bianchetti.