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Birth Name |
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Catherine D' Medici |
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Catherine de Medici was born in Florence Italy
in 1519 to Italian parents Lorenzo de Medici (Duke of Urbina)
and Madeleine de la Tour d' Auvergne who died shortly after her
birth by the Florentine rebellion. Pope Clemont VII (Guilio d'
Medici) would later conquer the rebellion. During this time
Catherine was raised in a Catholic Church and would receive an excellent
education. Later she was moved to France and marriage arrangements
were made (France Objected) for her to wed the 2nd son of
King Francis "Henry of Orleans" (Duc d' Orleans - later
King Henry II - ruled 1547-1559) in 1533.
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When then Kings first
son the "Dauphine Francis" died in 1536, her husband would
become "King Henry II." Henry and Catherine would have
ten children which only three would serve as King of France, Francis
II, Charles IX and Henry III. King Henry's love was not for Catherine
however, his mistress "Diane de Piotiers" would be a thorn
in Catherine's side for many years until Henry's death in 1547.
Henry II then became king until his death in 1559 and her son Francis
II became King until his death in 1560.
Catherine had many obstacles to overcome especially France's dislike
for having an Italian Queen. However she not only overcame these
but is remembered as one of France's greatest Queens. Catherine
is also known as the person who started |
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1519 - 1589 |
King Henry II of Orleans |
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