Descendants Of Henry II Of France And Catherine De' Medici
Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici were married on October 28, 1533, and their marriage produced ten children. Henry and Catherine became the ancestors of monarchs of several countries. Some of their descendants were doomed historical figures, like Marie Antoinette, Queen of France and her loyal companion and friend, the Madame de Lamballe, brilliant military commanders like Prince Eugene of Savoy and Louis William of Baden, later Kings of France, like Louis XV of France and Louis XVI of France and famous personalities such as actress Brooke Shields, among many others. This article elaborates on descent from Henry and Catherine, and how it can still be traced till today.
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