Royalty · Literature · 1553–1615
Margaret of Valois — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 14 May 1553 · Died: 27 March 1615 · Age at death: 61
How old was Margaret of Valois when she died?
Margaret of Valois died aged 61. She was born on 14 May 1553 and died on 27 March 1615.
French queen consort and daughter of Catherine de' Medici
Did you know?Her wedding to Henry of Navarre was intended to bring peace but instead preceded the St Bartholomew's Day massacre.
Margaret of Valois (French: Marguerite de Valois; 14 May 1553 – 27 March 1615), popularly known as Queen Margot (La Reine Margot,), was Queen of Navarre from 1572 to 1599 and Queen of France from 1589 to 1599 as the consort of Henry IV of France and III of Navarre.
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- Age at death
- 61
- Years since death
- 411
- Born
- May 14, 1553 · Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
- Died
- March 27, 1615
- Cause of death
- Pneumonia
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Royalty, Literature
Family
- Father
- Henry II of France
- Mother
- Catherine de' Medici
- Spouse
- Henry IV of France
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