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The French Valois

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Henry II.

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Marguerite of Valois

King Henry II. of France


Born on:

28.2.1519


Deceased on:

10.7.1559


Father:

King Francis I. of France († 1547) (the family-tree of the dynasty of the French Valois is available only in German)


Mother:

Claude († 1524), the elder daughter of King Louis XII. of France und Anna de Bretagne (the family-tree of the dynasty of the French Valois is available only in German)


Spouse:

Legitimate Children:

Illegitimate Children:

several children from various mistresses; well known are: Diana (1538-1619) of his mistress Filippa Duci, and Henry (1551-1586), Duke of Angoulême, of his mistress Jane Fleming


His favourite Mistress:
Diane de Poitiers (1499/1500-1566); since 29.3.1515 married to Louis de Brézé (1459-1531), two daughters – since 1536 the favourite mistress of Henry II. of France