Henry III of France

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Henry III of France

Henry III of France (September 19, 1551 ? August 2, 1589) was a King of France and a member of the House of Valois . He was also a King of Poland .

Birth [ change | change source ]

Henry was born in Fontainbleau , France , on September 19 , 1551 . His parents were Henry II of France and Catherine de Medici . He was Catherine de Medici's favourite son.

Marriage [ change | change source ]

Henry was married to Louise of Lorraine on February 13 , 1575 . They had no children.

Death [ change | change source ]

Henry died in Saint-Cloud , France, on August 2 , 1589 , after being stabbed with a knife. He is buried in the Saint Denis Basilica . Henry was the last King of the Valois Dynasty. The next King was Henry IV of France , who was a member of the Bourbon Dynasty .