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Catherine de' Medici

Type Figure Region France Time 1519–1589 Also known as Queen Mother de' Medici

Catherine de' Medici (1519–1589), born into the Medici family of Florence, became queen by marrying King Henry II of France and served as regent for …

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  1. 1547–1559Paris · FranceDuring Henry II's reign she stood at the center of the court as queen, gradually accumulating political influence and cultivating a network of royal power through her children.
  2. 1560–1574Paris · FranceShe dominated policy during the minority or dependence of Charles IX and Henry III, promoting religious compromises such as the Edict of Amboise while also organizing anti-Huguenot military operations; between 1561 and 1570 she was the decisive force in French politics.

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