Queen Catherine de' Medici 

Don’t lie half of us are from reign or the Medicis.

Coincidentally I was watching Reign when this video was recommended.

Lol what is it with Kings called Henry wanting to divorce their wives called Catherine?

Not good when being held prisoner in a convent are the happiest years of your life

Back then everything equals death 💀 Chills=death Ear infection=death Cough=death Born=death omg I’m so blessed to be born in this century

Massive respect to Catherine. She respected different faiths and even tried to end the friction between Catholics Protestants in France. That's incredible for which the time she lived.

While royals didn't marry for love back then, so I can understand why someone would want to have a mistress, that is so cruel how Henry II would rub it in Catherine's face.

I found out about Catherine in a romance novel about Henri & Diane. The author portrayed Catherine as a jealous, mean, & vindictive woman. How would any woman at that time be happy when her husband treated his mistress as a queen and publicly also.

Minor correction - Mary Stuart's father died when she was all of six days old. She came to France when she was five years old to escape what is known as 'the rough wooing'.

My heart breaks for Catherine. I don't know how she survived all the loss she did, I mean she lost her parents, her husband and EIGHT of her ten children and on top of that she still loved Henry deeply, despite the fact he openly had lovers and wore their colours. She was a woman of her time and a survivalist if there ever were one, an admirable woman to say the least.

Ive been interested in her history ever since watching Reign. This video was wonderful!!

Catherine truly seems like a tenacious, dedicated leader and mother, with unique interests as well! I can barely comprehend the anger and sorrow she must have felt seeing so many of her children die before her, and ultimately seeing the fall of the House of Valois despite her best efforts to prevent it. (Imagine having done one’s ‘Queenly Duty’ and given birth to 4 sons that lived to at least young adulthood , only for none of them to produce a legitimate male heir?! I would be enraged.)

Love the medicis!! Very underrated “royal” family

Imagine if Reign was historically accurate and used 15 year olds for these roles 😩😩😩

Been a long time fan of Catherine since Reign :)

Can I suggest some videos on the women of the War of the Roses? Such as Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort, Anne Neville, and Elizabeth of York (The first Tudor Queen)

Fun Fact : Catherine de Medici was the great grand daughter of Lorenzo the Magnificent . The blood of Lorenzo lives on until today . Through her daughter claude she is the ancestor of Francis 1 Holy roman emperor and thus the ancestor of all living habsburgs . Through her daughter elisabeth she is the ancestor of the current spanish king Felipe and also louis alphonse ( Duke of anjou , Head of the bourbon family )

Will you not do a video about Maria Queen of Romania?She was a very fierce woman,with a deep love for the country that she was not born into.Her story is truly fascinating!

I went to Chenonceau in 2015. It was lovely, and I found it hilarious that Catherine seized Chenonceau from Diane. (Diane was also her cousin.)

I suggest Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda. It fleshes out this biography and clears up a few errors in this narrative. She had a group of women courtiers who acted as sex workers and spies for her. This is how she kept her hold on the court. Just the politics between Catherine and the Guise family would blow your hair back. Not to mention her friend and later rival Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre and mother of Henry IV, 1st Bourbon King of France after all of Catherine's son die without heirs. The relationship between Jean and Catherine is complicated and heavily influences the politics of both France and Navarre. No mention of the historical rift between France and Spain that informed Henry II's life and deeply influenced both his relationship with his wife Catherine and his mistress, Diane de Poitiers. This is a fascinating and complicated period in the politics of Europe.

The queen id like to hear about next is johanna the mad. The first queen we hear about in the insest and in breeding in europe

Catherine de medics a very interesting lady I'm so glad you have told her story great video thank you

I bet she was the role model for Cersei Lannister from Game of Thrones. GRRM knows a lot about history, he must have known her life, and the parallels are certainly not a coincidence. Also remarkable: When she was regent queen, there were 2 other queens reiging in Europe - in a very male dominated world (Elizabeth I of England, and Mary Queen of Scottland). Also, the St Bartholomew's Night massacre could be the model for the Red Wedding in GoT.

Can you do Queen Elizabeth of York the first Tudor Queen

The sweets Catherine served at her wedding are sugared almonds (also called Jordan almonds). They’re almonds covered in a sugary shell, & they are delicious.

They showed valor in the joust i- 😶

You should do Wu Zetian or Dowager Empress Cixi next :)

I’m really excited to learn about the chateau, it’s a beautiful building with a very unique history!

What she went through in her early marriage was horrific.To be sidelined by a greedy mistress ,have her children commendeered shows great strength of will. A truly underestimated individual.

Wow, that was a very depressing first couple minutes. She had a tough childhood.

I feel the most for Catherine de Medici and what she had to endure

Elizabeth Woodville needs to be covered at some point.

i used to think her name had something to do with medicine

The karma of her husband, the king and his mistress was long awaited. They deserved it

i get the feeling their fertility problems had more to do with the king, rather than her........ i guess she just secretly started getting it on with someone else.

this makes me wanna watch the whole Reign series again

You KNOW someone’s life is sad when the best years of her life coincide with your home being besieged and there being calls for your murder

Just to take a moment to appreciate the amazing portrait paintings...they are like photographs!

Last time i was this early, i made a joke about Anne Boleyn

historic Cersei Lannister, except Catherine, loved her children and was way smarter and manipulative than Cersei, whereas Cersei taught she was smart and that she loved her children but in actuality, she justified her evil actions with one reason that she did all of that for her children.

*Mother and Father dies* > Sent to live with her grandma *grandma dies and sent with her aunt* Me: Is her aunt gonna die too? 🤨

fucking loved the actress who played her in "reign"

This is wonderful. It means so much to be able to understand these names as real people. The women in power in those days...such extreme lives. They were quite formidable women and went through so much.

I also loved the Reign series. That is why I truly enjoy this video and anything that you've posted on royals all over the world from the past.

Do a video on Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii.

Diane: "You have no power here" Catherine: "Bet"

How many women were named Catherine?

Can I request about Mary queen of Scots in the future? I've always been interested in her.

Yassss!!! I don’t think I’ve clicked on a video fast enough 😆😆 my Reign heart can’t contain itself!!

Being born royal was no blessing...

I’m surprised that you didn’t mention that Diane & Catherine were actually related (their grandmothers were sisters), & the reason the French Court found her acceptable as a prospect for Francis’ **second** son, was _because_ she was half-French. Also- Diane fought for Henri & Catherine staying married, due to their kinship- she also nursed Catherine through illness, & Diane’s two daughters by her marriage (sorry, _Reign_ there’s no evidence she had a child by Henri) were important fixtures of the Royal Household. In comparison to his father & forebears (as well as plenty of those who came after him), Henri didn’t have nearly as many mistresses- Diane was the mainstay of his life; the other three were short-lived, &/ or at times he was away from Court, or she was - Mary of Scots’ governess - Nicole de Savigny & Filippa Duci- the last of whom had a daughter Henri _named for Diane_

Lindsay, I absolutely LOVE all your programs. They’re wonderful!

I was waiting for this one! Amazing as always Lindsay! 😊

Please do a video about Elizabeth Woodwille&Elizabeth of York. I think these two queens changed the history and their lives are very interesting and dramatic

I'm not too sure about them personally, but their clothes were definitely top notch!

It was said that Elizabeth Tudor considered Catherine to be the one she was afraid of the most out of all the monarchs at the time

Thank you for an informative video, Ms. Holiday. As you well know, Catherine de' Medici was known as the 'Peacemaker'' in France for her 1st 20 years there. She did her utmost to create peace between French Huguenots and Roman Catholics, but both sides were too deeply entrenched in their positions to consider compromise.

People converting to other religions like that makes you realise its all just about power

Finally I was waiting for this thank you. ❤❤❤

Yasss I always look forward to Tuesday at 12 or 1 😁

Last time I was this early, Catherine’s husband didn’t have that many mistresses yet.

I've been waiting for this video for so long thank you!!!

I'm currently writing an essay of royal families of the Renaissance and Protestand Reformation and this channel helps a lot! Thank you!

Thankyou so much for the video’s Lindsay! You have a great voice! Lots of love 💗

Yes! Im do happy that you made this video. I'm eager to know more about her When Navarre became The king he reportedly said that Paris is worth A mass, as he converted to catholicism

Yesss! Finally!!! Thank you!

You should probably do a video about Royal Pretenders people who pretend to be royal to get anything they want to get satisfied

I love the grey-blue dress she's wearing at 1:36. It really caught my eye for some reason. But as usual, your videos are always wonderful. Your presentation is excellent! (L. Isgrig in Northern, CA - 8/04/20).

LOVE THIS LINDSAY, THANK YOU.

Yes. This is what I've been waiting for

I’ve been fascinated with Catherine De Medici ever since I watched the show Reign

Started to read La Reine Margot and I was so lost with all the characters, this already helps me situated myself a little more!

I got to know about the queen because of the foodservice subject i teach. I just know about her great influence in french cuisine but never imagined that her life was soo dramatic and colorful but a little bit sad.

Your historical videos are so good! I learn so much and your narration makes it so interesting.

The doctor 'advised' them and after 10 years they had 10 children? I guess he did more than advise. 🤔

When I hear of Catherine de Medici I think of her in the show reign 😂😂💕

I just started rewatching Reign, I’m so obsessed 😍

James V of scotland died when mary was 6 DAYS old, so mary became queen at that time. she was not 5 when this happened. but perhaps i misunderstood the way you worded this video. i do so enjoy your videos.

Great video. I've always loved history. Very well done. Thank you for posting.

Very interesting and educational video, it's also a very sad story about Catherine de Medici, who was completely victimized by her circumstances and her personal faults. Even though she was well educated and intelligent!

Loved the video! The channel is amazing and always so well researched! Are you going to talk about Maria Leopoldina? She was Queen of Portugual before her husband abdicated for their daughter, Maria II of Portugal.

ive been waiting for this one! turn it up😌

The "Reign" version of Catherine de' Medici is my fave

She was a very interesting woman, for sure!

I just love your videos. I was always a history buff. Thanks to my dad. I would like to learn more about Elisabeth of Austria.

I love your work! I learn so much while going about the day to day ❤️

Brilliant video. Thanks for doing one on Catherine.

yayyyy i was waiting for u to do her!!! plz do clarice orsini and mary queen of scots!!!

They make me think of Pizza. Thanks Lindsay, youre doing your bit to keep us all sane!

Fantastic video, as always! ❤️

I've seen people ask for this video non-stop! I know basically nothing about this Queen, so I've been very intrigued about this

I look forward to all of your videos. I love European history and Literature. Keep them coming...

In 8th grade we had to do a project on figures from Renaissance Italy for History class. I chose Lorenzo, naturally... and relied entirely on Assassins Creed II to get me through it... and it worked. Got an A and the teacher enjoyed its little ‘flourishes’ so much that he kept the project, lmao.

Fascinating summary of a complicated history!

I didnt know about catherine when she was younger. quick and informative, love it.

Megan follows did a great job in reign❤️

That wedding though

Always love your videos. Keep up the great work.

It was very interesting to hear the history of the Queen. Thank you!

Great video! If anybody likes this era I would suggest the show Reign. Not precisely accurate of course but pretty damn good.