The Life of Catherine de Medici

By taylorhohenbrink
  • Apr 13, 1519

    Catherine de Medici was born in Florence

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  • Period: Apr 13, 1519 to

    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

  • Catherine de Medici died in Blois, France