Henry Duke of Orleans marries Catherine de' Medici

Historical Context Note

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Henry Duke of Orleans, son of Francis I of France, marries Catherine de' Medici. This is a surprisingly advantageous marriage for Catherine, since she is not a noblewoman, but it also benefits France in reinforcing their ties with Pope Clement VII, who is also a Medici.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Henry Duke of Orleans marries Catherine de' Medici". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14475, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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