Catherine de Medici, the Queen of France, had a total of 10 children. These children played significant roles in European history, particularly in the context of the French Wars of Religion.
Here is a list of her children:
- Francis II of France
- Elisabeth of Valois
- Claude of Valois
- Louis of Valois
- Charles IX of France
- Henry III of France
- Margaret of Valois
- Francis, Duke of Anjou
- Joan of Valois
- Victoria of Valois
Catherine de Medici’s children were married into various European royal families, which helped to strengthen alliances and influence across the continent. Her legacy is deeply intertwined with the political and religious conflicts of her time.