Catherine of Valois, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Catherine of Valois

Queen consort of England

Date of Birth: 27-Oct-1401

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 03-Jan-1437

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Catherine of Valois

  • Catherine of Valois (27 October 1401 – 3 January 1437) was the queen consort of England from 1420 until 1422.
  • A daughter of Charles VI of France, she married Henry V of England, and gave birth to his heir Henry VI of England.
  • Her liaison (and possible secret marriage) with Owen Tudor proved the springboard of that family's fortunes, eventually leading to their grandson's elevation as Henry VII of England.
  • Catherine's older sister Isabella was queen of England from 1396 until 1399, as the child bride of Richard II.

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