
Henry IV of France
About
King of Navarre from 1572 to 1610 and King of France from 1589 to 1610 (1553-1610)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Henry IV of France
- Born
- 1553-12-13
- Died
- 1610-05-14
- Occupation
- politician / monarch / military commander
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France
- Birthplace
- Château de Pau
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMargaret of Valois1572-08-18 — 1599-10-24
- SpouseMarie de' Medici1600-10-05 — 1610-05-14
- PartnerGabrielle d'Estrées
- PartnerCatherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues
- PartnerCharlotte de Sauve
Family
- FatherAntoine of Navarre
- MotherJeanne d'Albret
- SiblingCatherine de Bourbon
- ChildLouis XIII of France
- ChildElisabeth of France
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
5 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1590 | Knight of the Garter | Received |
| — | Golden Rose | Received |
| — | Order of the Holy Spirit | Received |
| — | Order of Saint Michael | Received |
| — | Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus | Received |
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- French
- Occitan
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q936976 ↗
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