Catherine of Valois

27 October 1401 – 3 January 1437

House: Valois, Tudor

Titles: Queen of England, Princess of France

Catherine of Valois was Queen of England through her marriage to Henry V and played a significant role in the dynastic politics of the era. Her marriage was a strategic alliance during the Hundred Years’ War, and she became the mother of Henry VI, who was crowned in Paris but failed to secure the French throne. Catherine’s later union with Owen Tudor established the Tudor dynasty, which would eventually ascend to the English throne.

Notable events

27 October 1401
Born as a daughter of Charles VI of France, positioning her within two royal families.
2 June 1420
Married Henry V of England, aligning her with the English crown and its claims to France.
21 October 1422
Became the mother of Henry VI, who inherited the English throne as an infant.
31 August 1422
Her husband Henry V's death altered her status, leaving her as the dowager queen.
6 December 1421
Her son Henry VI was born, establishing a new generation for the English and French thrones.
16 December 1431
Henry VI's coronation in Paris, a political milestone for her son's dual monarchy.
1436
Her secret marriage to Owen Tudor signaled a shift in her personal life and political significance.
1450s
The rise of the Tudor family began with her children from Owen Tudor.
22 August 1485
Her grandson Henry Tudor became Henry VII after the Battle of Bosworth Field.
1509
The establishment of the Tudor dynasty continued with the reign of her great-grandson Henry VIII.

Other details

Death: Died at the age of 35 on 3 January 1437. The place of burial is not mentioned.

Reign: 2 years and 81 days

Children: 1 legitimate (Henry VI), several illegitimate with Owen Tudor

Marriages: Henry V of England and Owen Tudor

Sources

Compiled from various 3rd hand sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/