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May 14, 1553
Birth of Marguerite de Valois
Marguerite was born in Chateau de Saint Germain en Laye, France. Her parents were Catherine de Medici and Henry II of Fre\ance. She was the seventh child and had three older brothers, a younger brother and three older sisters. -
Aug 18, 1572
Marriage To Henry Of Navarre
Their marriage wasarraged by Margot's mother. since Henry was Protestant and Margot was Catholic, Henry's mother didnot agree with the marriage. the marriage took place and it wasto represent peace between Catholics and Protestants. later on Margot's mother wanted to annull their marriage, but Margot didn't agree showing hor loyalty and honor for Henry. -
Aug 24, 1572
Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre
one Of Margot's brother, King Charles IX, was swayed Catherine to order the assasination of Huguenot Potestent Leaders. Since Henry was married to Margot, he was free from the Massacre, but 3,000 Protestants were still killed even though Charles order for the killing to stop. ther was a total 70,000 kills during the massacre in all of France. The Massacre Lasted since August to October. -
Mar 26, 1582
Return To Court
after Much Pressuring of her mother, Marguerite retured to court. Her husband though did not, he was no longer loving to her and promised to marry another woman if sh bore him a son because Margot hasn't been able to do so. Marot was enraged and sent may letters to him. he Huniliated her in public and so she decided to live o her own causing the rise of may rumors. the court was a disaster and Margot's mother regreted to have her back and urged her to leave. Morgat left on August 9. -
Death of Francis
The Death of Francis isolated Margot because she was allied to him, his death also altered and complicated the political situation in France. Navarre was recognized as a posible heir of France and this shamed Margot even more because she hasn't been able to give Henry a possible heir. Margot's mother pushed her to convince Henry to become Catholic so that he could be an acceptable heir, but she failed and angered her mother. -
Incarcerated At Usson
Her family had left Margot, including her mother and she was inprisoned at usson for nearly 20 years. while in Usson she Charmed many of the jailers, one of which became her protector. canillac, her jailor, no longer seved the crown and sided with Marguerite, she was the Queen of Usson not a prisoner. -
Marguerite Writes Her Memoirs
Whle Marguerite is imprisoned at Usson all of her close relatives have died, she is the last of the Valois. She starts writing her 14 memoirs during this time. they are about her life experiences since her childhood -
Marriage Annulled
Henry was the one who wanted the marriage annulled and he sought Margot's cooperation to do so. The annullment took place succesfully and they became friends. Even though the annullment was friendly, Margot requested money, property, and the retention of her perogatives. Henry did most of what she wanted and their marriage was annulled. -
Return To Paris
After spending 20 years at Usson and having her marriage annulled, Margotreturns to paris. She became friends with Henry's new wife, Marie de Medici Queen of France. Margot became the Honorary aunt of Henry's children and the queen's advisor.After Henry's assassination. Marie continued to trust Margot. She stayed in Paris until she died. -
Marguerite Dies
Marguerite de Valois was the last of the race of Valois. She was remembered many for the way she was in her life. All the rumurs about her were not known very well until she died and the memoirs she wrote were published 13 years after her death. Marguerite de Valois was buried in the mausoleum of the Valois in the basilica of Saint-Denis.
