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Henry II of France

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Profession
King
Died
Jul 10, age 40
Zodiac
Aries
Born in
France
About
King of France who reigned from 1547 until his death following a jousting tournament in 1559. He inherited the throne after the death of his older brother. He was succeeded by his son Francis II who was married to Mary Queen of Scots. Major political events that took place during his reign included the Italian Wars against the Habsburgs and the Reformation.
Family
He married Catherine De Medici in 1533. The couple had ten children, though not all survived into adulthood. He also had three children with other women.

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