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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 noblewoman born into the Medici family.
May 28, 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.
Jun 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.
- Joshua J. Mark
Sep 9, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of the 16th-century French queen, who ruled on behalf of or alongside her three sons and faced many challenges and controversies. Explore the sources and stories behind the new Starz drama, "The Serpent Queen," starring Samantha Morton as Catherine.
- Meilan Solly
May 27, 2021 · Learn about the 'Serpent Queen' who rose from orphanhood to become one of the most powerful French queens of the 16th century. Explore her marriage, children, role in the Wars of Religion and her controversial reputation.
- Elinor Evans
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Learn about the life and role of Catherine de Medici, the Italian-born French queen, regent and mother of three kings of France. Find out how she influenced the Wars of Religion and the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre.
Jan 12, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Catherine de Medici, a powerful Italian-born queen of France who ruled as regent for three kings. Explore her role in the religious wars, her patronage of the arts, and her controversial reputation.