Louise of Lorraine
Queen consort of France, artist patron
Born
April 30th, 1553
472 years ago
Died
1601
424 years ago — 48 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1553, served as the queen consort of France through her marriage to King Henry III. Facilitated the transition of the French court towards Renaissance influences. Engaged in significant patronage of the arts, particularly supporting various artists and works that reflected her interest in Italian Renaissance culture. Guided the court during the tumultuous period of the French Wars of Religion. After the death of her husband in 1589, withdrew from public life, dedicating herself to piety and the arts.
Patronized Italian Renaissance artists
Influenced French court culture
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