Infanta Catherine Michelle of Spain

Princess of Spain, wife of the King of France

Infanta Catherine Michelle of Spain - Leaders & Politicians born October 10th, 1567
Born
Died

1597
429 years ago — 30 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Spain

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Born in 1567, a Spanish infanta of the House of Habsburg, played a significant role in the political landscape of Europe through marriage alliances. Married Henry IV of France in 1600, which was part of a strategic effort to unify Catholic and Protestant factions in France during the Wars of Religion. The marriage aimed to strengthen ties between Spain and France, two of the era's major powers. The infanta had an influential position at the French court and was a mother to several children, including Louis XIII. Catherine Michelle's life reflected the intricate alliances and hostilities of 16th-century European monarchies.

Marriage to Henry IV of France

Mother of Louis XIII of France

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