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Also Known As Henriette-Marie
Born November 25, 1609 • Paris • France • (Birthday in 3 days)
Died September 10, 1669 (aged 59) • France
Political Affiliation Cavalier
Notable Family Members spouse Charles I • father Henry IV • mother Marie de Médicis • daughter Henrietta Anne of England • daughter Mary of Orange • son Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester • son James II • son Charles II • brother Louis XIII • brother Gaston, duc d’Orléans
Role In English Civil Wars • First English Civil War

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