MEDICI
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A noblewoman turned queen. Cunning, cruel, and calculating, Catherine de Medici ruled France with a strong hand in politics, and the families connected. Married at fourteen, ruled for twelve years, and bore nine children. It all started with her meeting with Henry Valois. Their marriage raised her station, and her guts. Even when faced with hardships and humiliation, she fought for her power. As all Medici's do.
Follow this queen's life, from marriage to death does she part. The scandals, love, wars, and hatred. Fifty-five years is a long time for a woman to reign. And even longer for her to gain power.
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