10/28/1533 AD married
The wedding, a grand affair marked by extravagant display and gift-giving. Prince Henry danced and jousted for Catherine.
The fourteen-year-old couple left their wedding ball at midnight to perform their nuptial duties. Henry arrived in the bedroom with King Francis, who is said to have stayed until the marriage was consummated. He noted that "each had shown valour in the joust".
Clement visited the newlyweds in bed the next morning and added his blessings to the night's proceedings.
Subjects Who or What married?
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Henry II of France King of France 1547 – ...
Objects To Whom or What was married?
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Catherine de' Medici (Caterina, Catherine de Médicis) Queen consort of France ...
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