Catherine de' Medici of France (jan 1, 1519 – jan 1, 1589)
Description:
A powerful Italian-born French queen, regent, and mother of three French kings. She was a significant figure during the French Wars of Religion, wielding considerable political influence, especially after the death of her husband, Henry II of France. Her reign was marked by dynastic ambitions, political intrigue, and the religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants in France.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1519
jan 1, 1589
~ 70 years