queen, consort of henry ii, king of france

While her tyrannical family is out of favor in Italy, young Catherine de Medici is raised in convents, then in 1533, when she is fourteen, her uncle, Pope Clement VII, arranges for her marriage to prince Henri of France, who is destined to become king.

A brief biography of Catherine de Medici, wife of King Henry II, providing information on her childhood, her experiences in the court, and her influence on French history.

Chronicles the life of Catherine de' Medici, wife of Henry II, discussing her childhood, years with her uncle, Pope Clement VII, arranged marriage to the son of the French king, experiences in the court, efforts to end the conflict between Catholics and the Protestant Huguenots, impact on French history, and other related topics.

Presents an illustrated introduction to Catherine de' Medici, Queen of France, who used poison and black magic to keep her family in power.