Henrietta Maria Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, DOB(Famous Birthday), Family, Husband, Net Worth

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Henrietta Maria

Last Updated: 07 Nov, 2023 | Views: 748

Age: 59

Profession: Historical Women

Other Profession(s): Queen

Famous For: Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland

Henrietta Maria Birth Date, Sign, Religion, Nationality, Hometown

Date of Birth
25 Nov, 1609 (59 Years 09 Months 16 Days)

Birth Country
France

Birth State/Province
Paris

Birth Place
Palais Du Louvre

Birth Sign
Sagittarius

Religion
Catholicism

Nationalities
British, French

Died on
10 Sep, 1669

Henrietta Maria Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Henrietta Maria, a well-known Queen of England, was born in France. The most despised queen consort in British history is Henrietta Maria. She was labelled the "Popish brat of France," an adulterer, and a traitor during her lifetime, but she is still remembered in popular culture as the wife who wore the breeches in her marriage, the person who converted her husband to Christianity (causing the English Civil War), and a harsh and bigoted mother. This objective biography dispels the legends and examines the events from Henrietta Maria's perspective. A picture of a lady who fought Cardinal Richelieu and led the anti-Spanish group at the English court emerges, a woman whose closest acquaintances comprised both Puritans and Catholics. 

Henrietta Maria Legacy:

By viewing events through her eyes, one can learn the truth behind the assertions that she started the war, understand why she didn't speak to her son Henry, and lessen the stereotype of the Restoration queen as a petty old woman. 

It is time to take another look at this queen who has been attacked frequently and see if Henrietta is not, in reality, one of the most amazing women in British history.

Due to Henrietta sympathy with her kinsmen, the Stuarts, Mary was unpopular with the Dutch. 

Henrietta was named regent over the principality of Orange in 1657 on behalf of her son, but due to the challenges of her position, she begged Louis XIV for help. 

Henrietta Maria Title:

Henrietta Maria was a brilliant conversationalist, a patron of the arts, a supporter of women's rights, and a mediatrix for her suffering fellow Catholics.

Henrietta Maria was a "phoenix queen," rising from the ashes of her husband's failings to preside over a court that was seen to have "greater joy" than Charles II's Merry Court.

Henrietta Maria Unknown facts:

Henrietta was prohibited from hosting her family after her hospitality toward her brothers, the future Charles II and James II, further enraged the populace.
 

Henrietta Maria Height, Weight, Eye Color, Hair

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 170 cm
In Meters 1.70 m
In feet Inches 5'7"

Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 55 Kg
In Pounds 121 lbs

Eye Color
Brown

Eye Color
Brown

Henrietta Maria Family, Parents, Kids, Father, Mother, Children

Father's Name
Henry IV of France

Mother's Name
Marie de' Medici

Spouse
Charles I Of England

Brother(s)
Louis XIII, Monsieur D'Orléans, Gaston, Duke Of Orléans, César, Duke Of Vendôme

Sister(s)
Elisabeth Of France, Christine Of France

Son(s)
Charles II, Henry Stuart, Duke Of Gloucester, James II, Charles James, Duke Of Cornwall

Daughter(s)
Henrietta Of England, Anne Stuart, Elizabeth Stuart , Mary, Princess Royal And Princess Of Orange

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