The Life of Catherine de Medici By taylorhohenbrink Apr 13, 1519 Catherine de Medici was born in Florence http://europe.historyforkids.org/history/pictures/catherinedemedici.jpg Period: Apr 13, 1519 to Jan 5, 1589 Caterina Maria Romula di Lorenzo de Medici Apr 5, 1527 Medici family was overthrown by a republican faction opposed to the decisions of Pope Clement VII Oct 28, 1533 Married Henry II of France Apr 13, 1547 Becomes queen following death of Francis I Jul 10, 1559 Death of Henry II in a jousting accident Jun 27, 1560 Charles IX became king of France, but Catherine was appointed governor of France and held jurisdiction over the new king Aug 24, 1572 Bartholomew's Day Massacre Jan 5, 1589 Catherine de Medici died in Blois, France
