Henry III: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Henry of Valois • Henry, duc d’Anjou |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1551 • Fontainebleau • France |
| Died | August 2, 1589 (aged 37) • Saint-Cloud • France |
| Title / Office | king (1574-1589), France |
| Notable Family Members | father Henry II • mother Catherine de Médici • brother François, duc d’Anjou • brother Francis II • brother Charles IX • sister Margaret of Valois |
| Role In | War of the Three Henrys • Wars of Religion |
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