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Madeleine of France, also called Magdalena of Valois (1 December 1443 – 21 January 1495), was a French princess who became Princess of Viana by marriage to Gaston of Foix. She was the regent of Navarre between 1479 and 1494 during the minority of her two children, each of whom became monarchs of Navarre: Francis I and Catherine I .
Madeleine of France, also called Magdalena of Valois (1 December 1443 – 21 January 1495), was a French princess who became Princess of Viana by marriage to Gaston of Foix. She was the regent of Navarre between 1479 and 1494 during the minority of her two children, each of whom became monarchs of Navarre: Francis I and Catherine I.
- Early Life
- Marriage to James V
- Madeleine’s Illness and Death
- James V’s Remarriage
- Madeleine’s Impact on Political Dynamics
- Madeleine’s Legacy on Art and Culture
Madeleine of Valois was the fifth child and third daughter of King Francis I and Claude, Duchess of Brittany. She was born at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye in France on 10 August 1520. Frail since birth, Madeleine was raised in the mild climate of the Loire Valley region to protect her from the cold. When Madeleine was 3 years old, her mothe...
Madeleine’s marriage to James V was a result of diplomatic alliances between the Valois and Stuart dynasties. The Treaty of Rouen, signed three years before Madeleine’s birth, aimed to strengthen the ‘Auld Alliance’ between France and Scotland after Scotland’s shattering defeat by England at the Battle of Flodden. One provision of the treaty was th...
James and Madeleine eventually sailed for Scotland, arriving on 19 May 1537, yet by this time, Madeleine’s health had deteriorated further, and she was very unwell when the royal couple landed at Leith. Despite this, Madeleine is said to have kissed the ground upon arriving in her husband’s kingdom. In preparation for her arrival, James had ordered...
Following Madeleine’s death, James V sought another French bride to maintain the Franco-Scottish alliance. David Beaton was sent to France to negotiate with King Francis I for James to marry his only surviving daughter, Margaret. However, Francis instead offered Mary of Guise, the recently widowed Duchess of Longueville and a close friend of Madele...
Madeleine’s short reign means that her legacy is often overlooked by the events that followed her death. However, her marriage to James V (with the intention of strengthening the alliance between France and Scotland) played a significant role in the political dynamics between Scotland, France, and England during a crucial period that shaped the bal...
Despite her short life, Madeleine also had a notable impact on the arts. She had a deep appreciation for music and supported several musicians and composers of the time, contributing to the flourishing of the arts in the French court. In the realm of art, Madeleine is often depicted as a symbol of youthful beauty and elegance. Paintings and portrai...
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Madeleine of Valois (10 August 1520 – 7 July 1537) was a French princess who briefly became Queen of Scotland in 1537 as the first wife of King James V. The marriage was arranged in accordance with the Treaty of Rouen , and they were married at Notre-Dame de Paris in January 1537, despite French reservations over her failing health.
Apr 27, 2022 · Magdalena of Valois, also called Madeleine de France (1 December 1443, Tours - 21 January 1495, Pamplona), was a daughter of Charles VII of France and Marie of Anjou, and acted as regent for her children, Francis I and Catherine I, who were successively monarchs of Navarre.
- Ladislaus The Posthumous
- December 01, 1443
- "also called Madeleine de France"
- Castelbon, France
May 3, 2019 · Magdalena of Valois, also called Madeleine de France (1 December 1443, Tours - 21 January 1495, Pamplona), was a daughter of Charles VII of France and Marie of Anjou [1], and acted as regent for her children, Francis I and Catherine I, who were successively monarchs of Navarre.
Sep 15, 2016 · Madeleine of Valois – The delicate Queen of Scots. Thursday, 15 September 2016, 7:00 Amy Eloise Kelly Claude of France, Madeleine of Valois, Mary of Bourbon, Mary of Guise, Mary Queen of Scots, Scotland, The Royal Women 3. (public domain) Madeleine was born in August 1520; she was the fifth child of Francis I of France and his wife, Queen Claude.
