Who was the French queen who was married to Henry II?

Catherine de' Medici was the French queen who was married to Henry II, the King of France. The couple got married in 1533, and Catherine became queen consort in 1547 when Henry became king. Catherine was born in Florence, Italy, in 1519, to a noble Italian family, the Medici family.

During her time as queen consort, Catherine played an important role in French politics, serving as regent for her three sons who each became King of France. She was also a patron of the arts and supported the French Renaissance.

Henry and Catherine had three sons and three daughters together. Their eldest son, Francis II, succeeded Henry as King of France but died a year later, and was succeeded by his younger brother, Charles IX. Catherine remained an important figure in French politics until her death in 1589.

Throughout her life, Catherine was known for her intelligence and political acumen, as well as her beauty. Her marriage to Henry II was an important political alliance between France and Italy, and Catherine worked hard to strengthen the ties between the two countries.