Catherine de Medici By kveatch11 Apr 13, 1529 Born Oct 28, 1533 Married Henry, Duke of Orleans Feb 2, 1536 Becomes heir to the throne Jan 19, 1544 Gave birth to her first son Feb 26, 1547 Becomes Queen of France Jul 10, 1559 Husband King Hery dies from Jousting Aug 23, 1572 St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre Jan 5, 1589 Died