Catherine de Medici: The Orphaned Italian Girl That Seized The French Throne

This Documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of Catherine de Medici. Please subscribe to their channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles. She was an orphan from a family of bankers who became the most powerful woman in 16th-century Europe. In this documentary, we explore the shocking life of Catherine de’ Medici. From her "stark naked" arrival at the French court with no dowry to the rumors of witchcraft, poisoned gloves, and her alleged role in the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, Catherine’s life was a masterclass in survival. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

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