Anne of Brittany
Duchess of Brittany and twice Queen of France (1477-1514)
1477 — 1514
Quick Facts
Profession
Duchess of Brittany and twice Queen of France (1477-1514)
Born
February 3, 1477
Died
1514 (age ~37)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
royalty
FranceBorn in Château des ducs de BretagneDied in Blois
1477
Born in Château des ducs de Bretagne (1477-02-03)
1514
Died in Blois
About
Anne of Brittany was reigning Duchess of Brittany from 1488 until her death, and Queen of France from 1491 to 1498 and from 1499 to her death. She was the only woman to have been queen consort of France twice. During the Italian Wars, Anne also became Queen of Naples, from 1501 to 1504, and Duchess of Milan, in 1499–1500 and from 1500 to 1512.
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Who is Anne of Brittany?+
Anne of Brittany was reigning Duchess of Brittany from 1488 until her death, and Queen of France from 1491 to 1498 and from 1499 to her death. She was the only woman to have been queen consort of France twice. During the Italian Wars, Anne also became Queen of Naples, from 1501 to 1504, and Duchess
What does the name Anne mean?+
The name Anne means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Medieval Danish variant of Anna.". It is of French origin.
When was Anne of Brittany born?+
Anne of Brittany was born on February 3, 1477.
When did Anne of Brittany die?+
Anne of Brittany died in 1514, at approximately 37 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Medieval Danish variant of Anna.
The name Anne is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Medieval Danish variant of Anna.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Anne — February 3, 1477
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Your reign defined an era. The books don't do it justice.
— a student of history
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
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