Catherine de' Medici was born in Florence into the powerful Medici family.
Catherine de' Medici was born on April 13, 1519, in Florence, Italy, into the influential Medici family. As the daughter of Lorenzo de' Medici and Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne, she brought with her a legacy of political power and ambition. Her baptism into European dynasties set the stage for her future role as Queen of France, where she would navigate the complexities of French politics and religious wars.
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