Henry IV of France
King of Navarre from 1572 to 1610 and King of France from 1589 to 1610 (1553-1610).
The record
Henry IV of France was a King of Navarre from 1572 to 1610 and King of France from 1589 to 1610. Born on 13 December 1553 in Château de Pau, France died on 14 May 1610 in Paris at the age of 56.
Positions held include Monarch of Lower Navarre (1572–1610), count of Foix (1572–1589) and French co-prince of Andorra (1572–1610). Honours include Knight of the Garter, Golden Rose and Order of the Holy Spirit, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 105 languages, Henry IV of France is No. 1,451 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 December 1553, Château de Pau
- Died
- 14 May 1610, Paris (aged 56)
- Country
- Kingdom of France
- Known as
- Politician, monarch, military commander
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- French, Occitan
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 105
Did you know
Was 19 when first monarch of Lower Navarre (1572).
Lived to 56.
Shares a birthday with Taylor Swift and Heinrich Heine.
Has a Wikipedia article in 105 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1572–1610Monarch of Lower Navarre
- 1572–1589Count of Foix
- 1572–1610French co-prince of Andorra
- 1589–1610King of France
Connections
- FatherAntoine of Navarre
- MotherJeanne d'Albret
- SpouseMargaret of Valois
- SpouseMarie de' Medici
- SiblingCatherine de Bourbon
- ChildLouis XIII of France
- ChildElisabeth of France
- ChildChristine of France
- ChildGaston, Duke of Orléans
- ChildHenrietta Maria of France
- ChildCésar, Duke of Vendôme
- ChildCatherine Henriette de Bourbon
11 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1590
- Golden Rose
- Order of the Holy Spirit
- Order of Saint Michael
- Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
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