Antoinette de Bourbon

French noblewoman and royal matriarch

Antoinette de Bourbon - French noblewoman and royal matriarch
Born

December 25th, 1493
531 years ago

Died

1583
442 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Born into the House of Bourbon, played a critical role in the political strategies of 16th-century France. Served as a key figure in the marriage alliances that shaped the future of the French monarchy. Mother of several influential children, contributing to the lineage of leading houses in Europe. Her descendants included monarchs of France and Spain, impacting the dynastic politics of the period. Lived during a time of significant social and political change in France, navigating the complexities of the nobility.

Influenced royal marriage alliances

Mother of future French and Spanish monarchs

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