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Margaret of Valois Portrait of Marguerite de Valois, chalk drawing by François Clouet, c. 1559; in the Musée Condé, Chantilly, France. 30.1 × 21.1 cm.
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Also Known As Margaret of France • Queen Margot • Reine Margot • Marguerite de Valois • Marguerite de France
Born May 14, 1553 • Saint-Germain-en-Laye • France
Died March 27, 1615 (aged 61) • Paris • France
Notable Family Members spouse Henry IV • father Henry II • mother Catherine de Médici • brother Charles IX • brother François, duc d’Anjou • brother Francis II • brother Henry III

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Margaret of Valois
Portrait of Marguerite de Valois, chalk drawing by François Clouet, c. 1559; in the Musée Condé, Chantilly, France. 30.1 × 21.1 cm.
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