Catherine de’ Medici played an important role in Sixteenth Century France. She has been blamed for starting the French Wars of Religion, yet it is impossible to blame one person for a war. Catherine de’ Medici’s full name is Caterina Maria Romula di Lorenzo de Medici. She was born in Florence, Italy, on April 13, 1519. Lorenzo II de' Medici, Duke of Urbino, and Madeleine de la Tour d’Auvergne, Countess of Boulogne, were her parents. Even though she was a female, they still adored her. Unfortunately
There was a constant struggle for power in France in the 16th century. The de’ Medici family and the Guise family were the two major influences on France at the time. Catherine de Medici in particular had a hand in almost everything that was passed or that occurred while she and her sons were in power. She was one of the most prominent Politiques in history. She had influence over all of her sons, and was an advisor to all of them. She was able to shape France without having any outward involvement
France Catherine de’ Medici was born in Florence (Firenze), Italy on April 13th and is known to be one of the most important women during the Renaissance period. She died on January 5th, 1589 in Blois France. The Queen of France had faced many challenges all her life to have revolutionized what France is today. Including the innovation methods and cookery of cuisine in France, a style of ballet, fashion, an inventor, and a powerful political life in France. Known as Catherine de’ Medici Her full
Catherine de Medici and Obsession Over Power "An execrable woman whose memory will remain in bloody crepe until the end of time[1]". For nearly 400 years this assessment of Catherine de Medici held true. In the popular imagination she is a Machiavellian schemer using poison on those who hindered her in her quest to gain and maintain power at court, a view of Catherine reinforced in recent years by the film La Reine Margot, based on the book by Dumas. Most traditionalist historians take
Catherine de Medici’s culpability for the turbulent events in France in 1559-72 remains a topic of some debate. Highly personal protestant pamphleteers associated Catherine with sinister comparisons to the contemporary evil Machiavelli which eventually developed into the ‘Black Legend’. Jean.H. Mariégol consolidates this interpretation, overwhelmingly assuming Catherine’s wickedness; the Queen Mother was deemed to be acting for ‘personal aggrandizement’ without an interest in the monarchy. Neale
Le Ballet Comique de la Reine Royalty's Attempt to Bring Harmony to Their Country On Sunday, October 15, 1581, in the Louvre's Great Salle, Le Ballet Comique de la Reine was performed to celebrate the marriage of Queen Louise's sister, Marguerite de Lorraine to King Henry's beloved Anne, the Duke of Joyeuse. This five-hour spectacle was the creation of Balthazar Beaujoyeulx, who was employed for the occasion by Catherine de' Medici. This performance will most likely change the form of ballet
swift decline of the French monarchy. Henry’s successor, Francis II, was only fifteen years old on his accession to the throne in 1559. He was inexperienced and easily manipulated. Charles IX, a ten year old who relied upon the help of Catherine de Medici, his regent, then succeeded him. It was this new weak monarchy that acted as a catalyst for the many underlying problems that had been previously controlled. The weaknesses of the monarchy allowed factional rivalry to increase, social-economic
Saint St Vincent de Paul was born into a Europe torn apart. The cement that held Europe together had been Catholicism, but Luther and other Protestants had broken that unity forever. The Calvinist came from Switzerland to France with protestant Bibles around 1550, Calvinist intervention vastly grew through Gallic land astonishingly rapid. The Roman Catholic Church was concerned at its loss of control over souls; the government feared Protestant demands for local rule. Catherine de Medici, Queen of France
Factors Leading to the French Religious War in 1562 By 1562 the situation in France had become extremely volatile, the increase in Huguenot activity and their possible overconfidence served only to aggravate the Catholics even further. This is exemplified by the Massacre of Vassy in 1562 in which 50 Huguenots were killed by the Duke of Guise and some of his faction. Demonstrating the increase in the Huguenot's social and political power was an important factor in the outbreak of war.
importance of developing characters and their respected standard historical interpretations. By heavily characterizing the protagonist, Margaret of Valois, audience members were given the ability to identify with her. Similarly, the Queen regent, Catherine de Medici remained heavily mythologized in the film to advance the plotline. The overall success of the film can thereby be attributed to the prominence of the representation of historical figures. The filmmakers modernized the characterization of Margaret
The Importance of the Tumult of Amboise in Bringing About Conflict Between Catholics and Protestants by 1562 The Tumult of Amboise in 1560 was caused by factionalism, religious rivalry and a threat to the Crown’s authority. The atmosphere the Tumult of Amboise caused may have gave way to the conflict between Catholics and Protestants in 1562. Although the conspiracy did not achieve its aims it was still important as it was a threat to the crown, and they where prepared to challenge the kings
Biography: St. Catherine of Siena was born on March 25th, 1347 in Siena, Italy, during the infectious outbreak of the Black Plague. When Catherine was 16, her sister, Bonaventura died, as many of her siblings did during childhood, leaving her husband as a widower. Her parents proposed her to marry him as replacement to Bonaventura, which Catherine opposed. In objection, she cut her beautiful hair which her mother loved to weaken her appearance and began to fast. To this, her parents tried to resist
Between the 1300s and 1500s, Europe experienced a period of cultural rebirth known as the Renaissance, marking the transition from medieval times to modern times. The Renaissance brought new importance to individual expression, self-consciousness and worldly experience. The Renaissance man and woman characterized the Renaissance ideals. A renaissance man was a well- educated gentleman who had cultural grace, courage and who understood the arts and sciences. On the other hand, a Renaissance woman
Changing Interpretations of The Prince and Niccolo Machiavelli After five hundred years, Niccolo Machiavelli the man has ceased to exist. In his place is merely an entity, one that is human, but also something that is far above one. The debate over his political ideologies and theories has elevated him to a mythical status summed up in one word: Machiavelli. His family name has evolved into an adjective in the English language in its various forms. Writers and pundit’s bandy about this new
through marriage to Francoise de Rochechouart, an important family at the time. Louis died young and left five sons, the second oldest of whom, Francois, was Richelieu's father. Francois also died young, leaving his family in dire financial straits due to some poor investments. As a child, Richelieu was sickly and unfortunately would suffer from various maladies for the rest of his life. Armand was extremely intelligent and at the age of nine was sent to College de Navarre in Paris. Originally,
current Pope, Alexander VI. He invited Charles to come in, depose him and spark off the eagerly awaited church reform. Events 1494-1516: - There was a mixed reaction to the arrival of Charles in Italy. Florence revolted against its leader, Piero de Medici. The Popes army deserted him. In Naples the king died and rather than unite against his son the populous decided to capitulate. There was however some reaction against Charles’ activities. Ferdinand of Aragon decreed that since Naples was subject
of government that he would rather have it be a strong yet merciful tyranny. He wasn’t paid for writing The Prince, it wasn’t even originally a book, but a series of letters to the Prince Lorenzo de Medici. He wrote it during exile, after he had been arrested and tortured by Medici’s people, so it is doubtful that they had a bountiful relationship. Machiavelli’s intent, it would seem to the naked eye, was not to taunt the Prince, but to give him advice about how to survive
The House of Medici, or the Medici family, was a very influential and extremely powerful family during the time of the Renaissance in Italy. The Renaissance took place starting in the late 14th century. During this time, the people started to take interest in and have an appreciation for the classical times. The beginning of this powerful family really begins with Giovanni di Bicci deˈ Medici. He was born in the year 1360 in Florence, Italy. Originally from the Tuscan hillside, the Medici family immigrated
time. After about one year of learning the art of fresco, Michelangelo went on to study at the sculpture school in the Medici gardens. There Michelangelo's skill attracted the personal attention of Lorenzo de' Medici, The Magnificent, who was effective ruler of Florence at the time. He was so impressed by a statue that Michelangelo was carving that he invited him to live in the Medici household. During his stay in the palace, Michelangelo learned from and was inspired by the scholars and writers of
Christie's London announced on May 21, 2007 that Lorenzo de' Medici (1518), a portrait of sound provenance by renowned Italian Renaissance master Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael (1483-1520), will be available for purchase as part of its Important Old Master and British Pictures auction on Thursday, July 5, 2007. On display at the esteemed auction house's King Street salerooms, beginning June 30, will be Raphael's painting, one of a handful by the artist still privately held. Owned by Ira Spanierman