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Catherine de Medici, born in 1519 in Florence, was a member of the powerful Medici family and rose to become Queen Consort of France through her marriage to Henry II. Her life was marked by political intrigue, religious conflict, and efforts to secure the Valois dynasty during a tumultuous period of French history. Known for her political acumen and alliances with figures like Nostradamus, she navigated power struggles as a widow and mother of kings. Though vilified as the "Black Queen" for the St Bartholomew's Day massacre, Catherine was also a patron of the arts and a pragmatic ruler devoted to preserving her family’s legacy. Her reputation remains deeply controversial, shaped by the volatile era she lived in.
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