Catherine de' Medici - Wikipedia
WEBSignature. Catherine de' Medici (Italian: Caterina de' Medici, pronounced [kateˈriːna de ˈmɛːditʃi]; French: Catherine de Médicis, pronounced [katʁin də medisis]; 13 April 1519 – 5 January 1589) was an Italian [a] ( Florentine) noblewoman born into the Medici family. She was Queen of France from 1547 to 1559 by marriage to King Henry ...
Catherine de’ Medici | Biography, Death, Children, Reign, & Facts
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Catherine de’ Medici (born April 13, 1519, Florence [Italy]—died January 5, 1589, Blois, France) was the queen consort of Henry II of France (reigned 1547–59) and subsequently regent of France (1560–74), who was one of the most influential personalities of the Catholic–Huguenot wars.
Catherine de' Medici - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 22, 2022 · Catherine de ' Medici (l. 1519-1589) was the queen of France, mother of three kings and two queens and, between 1559 and c. 1576, the most powerful woman in France and, possibly, all of Europe. She was the strength behind the French throne for almost 20 years, maintaining the monarchy through the chaos of the French Wars of …
The Many Myths of Catherine de’ Medici - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBSep 9, 2022 · A new Starz series, “The Serpent Queen,” dramatizes the life of the much-maligned 16th-century ruler. Catherine de' Medici was the mother of three kings. Illustration by Meilan Solly / Photos...
10 Facts About Catherine de’ Medici | History Hit
WEBAug 13, 2021 · Here are 10 facts about the formidable Catherine de’ Medici: 1. She was born into the powerful Medici family of Florence. Catherine was born on 13 April 1519 to Lorenzo de’ Medici and his wife Madeleine de La Tour d’Auvergne, who were said to have been ‘as pleased as if it had been a boy’.
Catherine de Medici: Biography, Reign, Accomplishments
WEBUpdated on January 12, 2020. Catherine de Medici (born Caterina Maria Romola di Lorenzo de Medici; April 13, 1519-January 5, 1589) was a member of the powerful Italian Medici family who became queen consort of France through her marriage to King Henry II.
BBC - History - Catherine de Medici
WEBCatherine de Medici (1519 – 1589) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Catherine de Medici © Italian-born French queen, regent and mother of...
Catherine de Medici: The Serpent Queen’s Life ... - HistoryExtra
WEBMay 27, 2021 · Catherine de Medici: key dates and facts. Born: 13 April 1519, Republic of Florence. Died: 5 January 1589, France. Parents: Lorenzo de Medici, Duke of Urbino, and Madeleine de La Tour d’Auvergne. Known for: Being the queen mother of France during the reign of her three sons. Husband: Henry II of France.
Catherine de Médicis summary | Britannica
WEBCatherine de Médicis , orig. Caterina de’ Medici, (born April 13, 1519, Florence—died Jan. 5, 1589, Blois, France), Queen consort of Henry II (1547–59), mother of Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III, and regent of France (1560–74). A member of the Medici family, she married Henry in 1533 and bore him 10 children.
Catherine de' Medici - New World Encyclopedia
WEBCatherine de' Medici (April 13, 1519 – January 5, 1589) was born in Florence, Italy, as Caterina Maria Romula di Lorenzo de' Medici. Her parents, Lorenzo II de' Medici, Duke of Urbino, and Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne, Countess of Boulogne, both died within weeks of her birth.
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