Elisabeth of Valois
Queen consort of Spain (1545-1568)
1545 — 1568
Quick Facts
Profession
Queen consort of Spain (1545-1568)
Born
April 12, 1545
Died
1568 (age ~23)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
aristocrat
SpainBorn in FontainebleauDied in Aranjuez
1545
Born in Fontainebleau (1545-04-12)
1559
PositionQueen Consort of Spain (1559–1568)
1568
Died in Aranjuez
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Elisabeth of France, or Elisabeth of Valois, was Queen of Spain as the third wife of Philip II of Spain. She was the eldest daughter of Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.
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Who is Elisabeth of Valois?+
Elisabeth of France, or Elisabeth of Valois, was Queen of Spain as the third wife of Philip II of Spain. She was the eldest daughter of Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.
What does the name Elisabeth mean?+
The name Elisabeth means "The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures. Etymology: The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Borrowed from Ἐλισάβετ, a transliteration of t=my God is an oath.". It is of French origin.
When was Elisabeth of Valois born?+
Elisabeth of Valois was born on April 12, 1545.
When did Elisabeth of Valois die?+
Elisabeth of Valois died in 1568, at approximately 23 years of age.
Name Meaning
The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures. Etymology: The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Borrowed from Ἐλισάβετ, a transliteration of t=my God is an oath.
The name Elisabeth is of French origin, meaning "The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures. Etymology: The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Borrowed from Ἐλισάβετ, a transliteration of t=my God is an oath.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Elisabeth — April 12, 1545
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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