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The history of France is rich in the names of outstanding and ambitious political figures, but even among them, the personality of Catherine de Medici (1519-1589) stands out especially brightly. The widow of King Henry II was the de facto ruler of the country for thirty years during one of the most difficult periods of its history. Her name is shrouded in numerous secrets and legends, but what of this is reality and what is fiction, we will try to figure out by tracing her life path. Catherine de Medici skillfully ruled France and was able to ensure relative peace within the country for three decades. Her well-thought-out court intrigues allowed the Valois dynasty to retain the throne within the framework of the actual religious split of the state. In her personality, prudence and cruelty were combined with the genuine warmth of a mother who loved her sons, and this contradictory image inspired many famous writers. The lecture will tell the true story of a lonely, but proud and strong woman, capable of independently solving complex state problems. The lecture from the series “Royal Persons” — about rulers who played a special role in world history — is given by Nikolai Polonsky (@nikolaspolonsky), historian, member of the Russian Nobility Assembly. ————————————————————————————— ➜ Follow us on social networks: VK: https://vk.com/rgubru Telegram: https://t.me/rgubru