Catherine of Valois
Queen consort of England
1401 — 1437
Quick Facts
Profession
Queen consort of England
Born
November 5, 1401
Died
1437 (age ~36)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
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Kingdom of EnglandBorn in Hôtel Saint-PolDied in Bermondsey Abbey
1401
Born in Hôtel Saint-Pol (1401-11-05)
1437
Died in Bermondsey Abbey
About
Catherine of Valois or Catherine of France was Queen of England from 1420 until 1422. A daughter of King Charles VI of France, she married King Henry V of England and was the mother of King Henry VI. Catherine's marriage was part of a plan to eventually place Henry V on the throne of France, and perhaps end what is now known as the Hundred Years' War. But, although her son Henry VI was later crowned in Paris, the war continued.
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Who is Catherine of Valois?+
Catherine of Valois or Catherine of France was Queen of England from 1420 until 1422. A daughter of King Charles VI of France, she married King Henry V of England and was the mother of King Henry VI. Catherine's marriage was part of a plan to eventually place Henry V on the throne of France, and per
What does the name Catherine mean?+
The name Catherine means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Catherine of Valois born?+
Catherine of Valois was born on November 5, 1401.
When did Catherine of Valois die?+
Catherine of Valois died in 1437, at approximately 36 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Catherine is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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Catherine — November 5, 1401
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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— a historian
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