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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Catherine_de'_MediciCatherine de' Medici - Wikipedia

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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.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Catherine-de-MediciCatherine de’ Medici | Biography, Death, Children, Reign ...

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   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.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › de_medici_catherineBBC - History - Catherine de Medici

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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.

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6. www.worldhistory.org › Catherine_de'_MediciCatherine de' Medici - World History Encyclopedia

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   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.

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7. www.historyextra.com › period › tudorCatherine de Medici: The Serpent Queen’s Life, Children ...

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   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.

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8. www.historyhit.com › facts-about-catherine-de-medici10 Facts About Catherine de’ Medici | History Hit

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   Aug 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Catherine de’ Medici, one of the most powerful and influential women of the 16th century. Discover how she rose from a Florentine orphan to a French queen, and how she shaped the fate of her sons and the country.

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   Who was Catherine de Medici?

   • Catherine de Medici © Italian-born French queen, regent and mother of three kings of France. She was a powerful influence in 16th century France, particularly during the Wars of Religion. Caterina Maria Romola di Lorenzo de Medici was born in Florence on 13 April 1519.

   BBC - History - Catherine de Medici

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   How many children did Catherine de Medici have?

   • Husband: Henry II of France Children: 10, including Francis II of France; Charles IX of France; Henry III of France; Margaret of Valois and Francis, Duke of Anjou Legacy: Catherine de Medici’s legacy is controversial. On the one hand, she is remembered for being one of the most powerful French queens of the early modern period.

   Catherine de Medici: The Serpent Queen’s Life ... - HistoryExtra

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   Was Catherine de Medici meant to be Queen?

   • Catherine de Medici was never meant to be queen. The ‘orphan of Florence’ suffered more losses during her childhood than most people do in a lifetime. Yet fate struck, and the ‘duchessina’ – as she went on to be called by the Florentine people – ended up marrying into the French royal family.

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   Is Catherine de Medici based on a true story?

   • Premiering on Starz on Sunday, September 11, the eight-episode series is based on historian Leonie Frieda’ s 2003 biography, Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France. Showrunner Justin Haythe wrote the script.

   The Many Myths of Catherine de’ Medici - Smithsonian Magazine

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10. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › the-many-myths-ofThe Many Myths of Catherine de’ Medici - Smithsonian Magazine

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    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.