MEDICI — an illustrious family who attained sovereign power in Florence in the 15th century, the most celebrated members of which were: COSMO DE, surnamed the Father of his Country, was exiled for ten years but recalled, and had afterwards a peaceful… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Catherine de' Medici — Catherine de Medici, attributed to François Clouet, c. 1555 Queen consort of France Reign 31 March 1547 – 10 July 1559 … Wikipedia
Catherine de' Medici's building projects — included the Valois chapel at Saint Denis, the Tuileries Palace, and the Hôtel de la Reine in Paris, and extensions to the château of Chenonceau, near Blois. Born in 1519 in Florence to an Italian father and a French mother, Catherine de Medici… … Wikipedia
House of Guise — House of Guise † Catholic Encyclopedia ► House of Guise The House of Guise, a branch of the ducal family of Lorraine, played an important part in the religious troubles of France during the seventeenth century. By reason of descent… … Catholic encyclopedia
Michael de l'Hospital — Michael de L Hospital † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Michael de L Hospital Born at Aigueperse, about 1504; d. at Courdimanche, 13 March, 1573. While very young he went to Italy to join his father, who had been a follower of the traitor,… … Catholic encyclopedia
Huguenots — • An extensive history of this French Protestant tradition Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Huguenots Huguenots † … Catholic encyclopedia
Religious Discussions — Religious Discussions † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Religious Discussions (CONFERENCES, DISPUTATIONS, DEBATES) Religious discussions, as contradistinguished from polemical writings, designate oral dialectical duels, more or less… … Catholic encyclopedia
France — • Geography, statistics, and history Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. France France † … Catholic encyclopedia
Astrology — • The supposed science which determines the influence of the stars, especially of the five older planets, on the fate of man Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Astrology Astrology … Catholic encyclopedia
Renaud de Beaune — (b. in 1527, at Tours; d. 1606 in Paris) was a French Catholic ecclesiastic.LifeHe held secular positions such as Councillor of Parliament and Chancellor of Francis of Valois, Duke of Touraine. The royal court greatly favoured him and appointed… … Wikipedia