Catherine de Medici (apr 17, 1519 – jun 29, 1589)
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- Ruled France as regent to minor son after death of Francis II
- Tried to unite Guise (Catholic) and Huguenot (Protestant) but ended up allied with Guise
- Called St. Bart's Day Massacre after she tried to assasinate Coligny, leader of Huguenots
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