Henry II: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Henry, duc d’Orléans |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31, 1519 • Saint-Germain-en-Laye • France |
| Died | July 10, 1559 (aged 40) • Paris • France |
| Title / Office | king (1547-1559), France |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Catherine de Médici • father Francis I • mother Claude of France • daughter Margaret of Valois • son François, duc d’Anjou • son Charles IX • son Francis II • son Henry III |
| Role In | Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis |
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