Henry III of France

King of France from 1574 to 1589 (1551-1589)
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Henry III of France
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Henry III of France

Summary

Henry III of France is a human[1]. His place of birth was Palace of Fontainebleau[2]. He was born on September 19, 1551[3]. He died in Saint-Cloud[4]. He died on August 2, 1589[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Palace of Fontainebleau[2], Henry III of France…
  • Henry III of France died in Saint-Cloud[4].
  • Henry III of France passed away in Château de Saint-Cloud[8].
  • Henry III of France was born on September 19, 1551[3].
  • Henry III of France died on August 2, 1589[5].
  • Henry III of France is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[9].
  • Henry III of France's father was Henry II of France[10].
  • Henry III of France's mother was Catherine de' Medici[11].
  • Henry III of France was married to Louise of Lorraine[12].
  • Henry III of France held citizenship in Kingdom of France[13].
  • Henry III of France worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Henry III of France held the position of king of France[14].
  • Henry III of France held the position of King of Poland[15].
  • Henry III of France held the position of Duke of Anjou[16].
  • Henry III of France received the Order of the Holy Spirit[17].
  • Henry III of France received the Knight of the Garter[18].
  • Henry III of France's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Henry III of France is recorded as male[20].
  • Henry III of France's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henry III of France's family is recorded as House of Valois[22].
  • Henry III of France's noble title is recorded as Grand Duke of Lithuania[23].
  • Henry III of France's noble title is recorded as king of France[24].
  • Henry III of France's killed by is recorded as Jacques Clément[25].
  • Henry III of France's Commons category is recorded as Henry III of Poland and France[26].
  • Henry III of France's military, police or special rank is recorded as generalissimo[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry III of France was born in Palace of Fontainebleau[2]. He was born on September 19, 1551[3]. His father was Henry II of France[10]. His mother was Catherine de' Medici[11].

Career and Affiliations

Henry III of France's professions included aristocrat[6]. Positions held include king of France[14], a hereditary title[28], in Kingdom of France[29]; King of Poland[15], a historical position[30], in Kingdom of Poland[31], founded in 1025[32]; and Duke of Anjou[16], a hereditary title[33], in Kingdom of France[34], founded in 1360[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Holy Spirit[17], an order of chivalry[36], in Kingdom of France[37], founded in 1578[38] and Knight of the Garter[18], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Among Henry III of France's spouses was Louise of Lorraine[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].

Death and Burial

Henry III of France died on August 2, 1589[5]. Recorded place of death include Saint-Cloud[4], a commune of France[41], in France[42] and Château de Saint-Cloud[8], a palace[43], in France[44], founded in 1570[45]. The cause of death was stab wound[46]. He is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[9].

Why It Matters

Henry III of France has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Henry III of France born?

Henry III of France was born in Palace of Fontainebleau[2].

Where did Henry III of France die?

Henry III of France passed away in Saint-Cloud[4].

Who were Henry III of France's parents?

Henry III of France's father was Henry II of France[10]. Henry III of France's mother was Catherine de' Medici[11].

Who was Henry III of France married to?

Henry III of France's spouses include Louise of Lorraine[12].

What did Henry III of France do for work?

Henry III of France worked as aristocrat[6].

What awards did Henry III of France receive?

Honors received include Order of the Holy Spirit[17] and Knight of the Garter[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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