Catherine of Cleves

Countess of Eu suo jure (1548-1633)
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Catherine of Cleves
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Summary

Catherine of Cleves is a human[1]. She was born in Paris[2]. She was born on 1548[3]. She passed away in Paris[4]. She died on May 11, 1633[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6] and lady-in-waiting[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (429 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Catherine of Cleves's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Catherine of Cleves passed away in Paris[4].
  • Catherine of Cleves was born on 1548[3].
  • Catherine of Cleves died on May 11, 1633[5].
  • Catherine of Cleves's father was Francis I, Duke of Nevers[9].
  • Catherine of Cleves's mother was Marguerite de Vendôme[10].
  • Catherine of Cleves was married to Henry I of Lorraine, duke of Guise[11].
  • Catherine of Cleves was married to Antoine de Croy, Prince de Pocien[12].
  • A child of Catherine of Cleves was Charles of Lorraine, duke of Guise[13].
  • A child of Catherine of Cleves was Louis III of Lorraine, cardinal of Guise[14].
  • A child of Catherine of Cleves was Claude of Lorraine, duke of Chevreuse[15].
  • A child of Catherine of Cleves was Louise Marguerite of Lorraine[16].
  • A child of Catherine of Cleves was Charles de Guise[17].
  • A child of Catherine of Cleves was Henri de Guise[18].
  • Catherine of Cleves held citizenship in France[19].
  • Catherine of Cleves worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Catherine of Cleves worked as a lady-in-waiting[7].
  • Catherine of Cleves is recorded as female[20].
  • Catherine of Cleves's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Catherine of Cleves's family is recorded as House Mark[22].
  • Catherine of Cleves's noble title is recorded as count[23].
  • Catherine of Cleves's noble title is recorded as duchess[24].
  • Catherine of Cleves's Commons category is recorded as Catherine of Cleves[25].
  • Catherine of Cleves's given name is recorded as Catherine[26].
  • Catherine of Cleves's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Women Worldwide[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Catherine of Cleves… she was born on 1548[3]. Her father was Francis I, Duke of Nevers[9]. Her mother was Marguerite de Vendôme[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6] and lady-in-waiting[7].

Personal Life

Spouses include Henry I of Lorraine, duke of Guise[11], a politician[28], 1550–1588[29], of France[30], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[31], specialised in Catholicism[32] and Antoine de Croy, Prince de Pocien[12], 1541–1567[33]. Children include Charles of Lorraine, duke of Guise[13], an aristocrat[34], 1571–1640[35], of France[36], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[37]; Louis III of Lorraine, cardinal of Guise[14], a Catholic priest[38], 1575–1621[39], of France[40]; Claude of Lorraine, duke of Chevreuse[15], a courtier[41], 1578–1657[42], of France[43], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[44]; Louise Marguerite of Lorraine[16], an aristocrat[45], 1588–1631[46], of France[47]; Charles de Guise[17], 1576–1576[48]; and Henri de Guise[18], 1572–1574[49].

Death and Burial

Catherine of Cleves died on May 11, 1633[5]. She passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Catherine of Cleves ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (429 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Catherine of Cleves born?

Catherine of Cleves's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Catherine of Cleves die?

Catherine of Cleves died in Paris[4].

Who were Catherine of Cleves's parents?

Catherine of Cleves's father was Francis I, Duke of Nevers[9]. Catherine of Cleves's mother was Marguerite de Vendôme[10].

Who was Catherine of Cleves married to?

Catherine of Cleves's spouses include Henry I of Lorraine, duke of Guise[11] and Antoine de Croy, Prince de Pocien[12].

What did Catherine of Cleves do for work?

Catherine of Cleves worked as aristocrat[6] and lady-in-waiting[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'it', 'ja', 'ka', 'nl', '
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  3. 16w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id → 18413294
    Wikidata description → Countess of Eu suo jure (1548-1633)
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Catherine
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    Occupation → aristocrat, lady-in-waiting
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