Madeleine of Valois
French Queen Consort of Scotland
Born
August 10th, 1520
504 years ago
Died
1537
488 years ago — 17 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Born in 1520, she became Queen Consort of Scotland through marriage to King James V. The union took place in 1537, and she served as queen until her death in 1540. Her brief reign saw her in a supportive role in the Scottish court. She had a significant connection to the Scottish crown and was part of the Valois dynasty, which played a crucial role in the politics of France and Scotland during the 16th century. Despite her short life, her marriage helped strengthen ties between France and Scotland.
Married King James V of Scotland
Served as Queen Consort from 1537 to 1540
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