Catherine de' Medici

Catherine de' Medici (Italian: Caterina de Medici, ; French: Catherine de Médicis, ; 13 April 1519 – 5 January 1589), was the wife of Henry II of France.

Catherine was the daughter of Lorenzo II de' Medici. She was born in Florence, Italy. She was born Caterina Maria Romula di Lorenzo de' Medici.

Catherine was married to Henry II of France when she was 14 years old. Their children were:
 * Francis II of France
 * Elizabeth of Valois
 * Charles IX of France
 * Henry III of France
 * Margaret of Valois

Catherine is buried in the Saint Denis Basilica.