born April 13, 1519, Florence died January 5, 1589, Blois, Fr. Italian Caterina De' Medici queen consort of Henry II of France (reigned 154759) and subsequently regent of France (156074), who was one of the most influential personalities of the CatholicHuguenot wars. Three of her sons were kings of France: Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III.
CATHERINE DE MDICIS
Meaning of CATHERINE DE MDICIS in English
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