Childhood Henrietta Maria of France



henrietta maria princess of france


henrietta maria youngest daughter of king henry iv of france (henry iii of navarre) , second wife, marie de medici, , named after parents. born @ palais du louvre on 25 november 1609, historians give birth-date of 26 november. in england, julian calendar still in use, date of birth recorded 16 november. henrietta maria brought catholic. daughter of bourbon king of france, fille de france , member of house of bourbon. youngest sister of future king louis xiii of france. father assassinated on 14 may 1610, when less year old.


after older sister, christine marie, married victor amadeus i, duke of savoy, in 1619, henriette took highly prestigious style of madame royale; used senior royal princess @ french court. henrietta maria trained, along sisters, in riding, dancing, , singing, , took part in french court plays. although tutored in reading , writing, not known academic skills; princess heavily influenced carmelites @ french court. 1622, henrietta maria living in paris household of 200 staff, , marriage plans being discussed.








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