Marie de' Medici
Queen of France, second wife of King Henry IV of France (1575-1642)
1575 — 1642
Quick Facts
Profession
Queen of France, second wife of King Henry IV of France (1575-1642)
Born
April 26, 1575
Died
1642 (age ~67)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, salonnière, art collector
FranceBorn in FlorenceDied in Cologne
1575
Born in Florence (1575-04-26)
1642
Died in Cologne
About
Marie de' Medici was Queen of France and Navarre as the second wife of King Henry IV. Marie served as regent of France between 1610 and 1617 during the minority of her son Louis XIII. Her mandate as regent legally expired in 1614, when her son reached the age of majority, but she refused to resign and continued as regent until she was removed by a coup in 1617.
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Who is Marie de' Medici?+
Marie de' Medici was Queen of France and Navarre as the second wife of King Henry IV. Marie served as regent of France between 1610 and 1617 during the minority of her son Louis XIII. Her mandate as regent legally expired in 1614, when her son reached the age of majority, but she refused to resign a
What does the name Marie mean?+
The name Marie means "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is of French origin.
When was Marie de' Medici born?+
Marie de' Medici was born on April 26, 1575.
When did Marie de' Medici die?+
Marie de' Medici died in 1642, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)
The name Marie is of French origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Marie — April 26, 1575
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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