Who was Catherine de Medici? MYSTERY Revealed!

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Who Was Catherine De Medici? Well, she was an Italian-born lady who would go on to become Queen of France. Catherine was the mother of three French Kings and had a significant influence in the 16th century. It's a gripping story of intrigue, war and murder as we now look at the life of Catherine de Medici.

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[cassandraralph]

I remember reading a historical novel about Catherine de Medici by Jean Plaidy, and being fascinated, and yet repulsed by her attitudes and actions! Thank you for this most interesting and educational video! 👏👏👏

[pessimisticideas]

You really are a natural born story teller, Jon. Between your soothing voice, your excellent research skills, & your story telling abilities it's no wonder I always enjoy your videos so very much. I've been hoping that you would one day do a video on Catherine de Medici! Many Thanks!

[gelleh.]

You have a natural gift as a storyteller. It’s a pleasure to listen to these videos. Keep up the good work.

[lisetteeliseparis]

Fascinating Catherine! All of her life, she had equal parts incredible good luck and bad luck. Thank you for the great essay.

[leticiagarcia]

Thank you for your thorough history of Catherine De Medici. I always look forward to your videos.

[szade]

Great as usual. I’m such a fan girl. I even squeal when ever you down load. I’m not even embarrassed even though I’m 51 years old

[robertdudley]

a very formidable lady, in such turbulent times of plots murders and war, well presented and researched Jon another gem, enjoy your week and thank you. 👍😊

[thejuryspeaks]

So glad you did Catherine de’ Medici my favorite historical figure

[clairelambert]

I've been to basilica of Saint Denis to see her tomb, truly magnificent

[ckallen]

Mary Boleyn isn’t looking like a castoff (now) for eloping... and marrying “beneath” her. Sometimes, it’s all about saying “Enough!”.

[Maddie]

As much as I love history and I feel it’s important to preserve it, I am glad that the bones of Katherine along with other royals were thrown into a mass grave and no one knows were. These people caused so much harm and pain to others and I don’t think they should be glorified.

[purdycat]

Another brilliant video, me and jinxy cat loved it as always,
(He sits watching and listening, so must enjoy them too, )

[jeanneshultz]

Wow. I'm happy to have found this channel. Thank you.

[theresareynolds]

Very interesting, my husband and I are big history buffs, I’m glad I found your channel.

[IlGattoGialloCucina]

She also brought to France what would come to be the basis of French patisserie. Yeah, began in italy, who would say...

[Shane-Flanagan]

Fantastic video Jon as expected 👏
In fairness how could it not be with such a brilliant subject and you as narrator and creator.
I found the video very informative and entertaining throughout, the background of her early life especially. You painted a very human portrait of Catherine early who suffered a lot of upheaval, uncertainty and heartache.
Catherine certainly did use some unusual methods when trying to get pregnant. You must have had some laugh researching that.
Her union with Henry was seemed to be all business and no pleasure. He was so cold to her and didn't appreciate how lucky he was to have such a woman.
Diane de Poitiers must have been something special to hold Henry's interest for so long.
"Medieval Grab a Granny" very witty Jon 😂.
Catherine had a tumultuous relationship with her children. They either died young or failed to live up to her standards. She gave them tough love and expected only the very best.
You weren't lying when you previously said the script for this video was quite long. It was a longer than usual video but that didn't matter as it was very enjoyable.

[ellaw]

I have always been fascinated by her life. Thank you for making this about her. Very interesting.

[kaarlimakela]

She is so interesting. Now I might have to get a book about her. 👵

[OnomatopoeiaOlly]

Yay so happy this video came out. Honestly I get excited when any of your videos come out. But this was really well done regardless and a fantastic story all the same.

[amberrain]

Thank you so much for all the work you do, to bring us
this educational and informative history.!
I love History 🤗