Myranda Elkin Dr. Waters ARH2501 28 November 2016 Catherine de’ Medici As Beyoncé would say, “Who rules the world? Girls” (Knowles). Many women throughout the years have struggled for a chance to be something more than a house wife or eye candy. They have tried to make an impact on the world, doing something important and getting some recognition for it. There are a few women that were able to break away from the old ways and make an impact on society. One woman that was able to do this is Catherine de’ Medici, and Italian orphan that became the Queen of France. http://turquoisemoon.co.uk/blog/snippets-of-french-history-catherine-de-medici-1519-1589/ Catherine de’ Medici was born on April 13th, 1519 in Florence, Italy. She was the daughter of Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino and Madeleine de La Tour d’Auvergne. Both of her parents died soon …show more content…
She managed to stay in power even with these obstacles. She died on January 5th, 1589 at the age of 69 in Blois, France. Catherine de Medici started out as an orphan who was kidnaped because of her name and turned out to be the queen of France. She is proof that no matter where you start you can do anything and make an impact on people’s lives. Works Cited Betapicts. “Château Chenonceau 4 - Catherine de’ Medici (Ballet Comique de la Reine).” Online video clip. Youtube. June 27, 2015. Web. Nov. 27, 2016 Case, Brandon. “Catherine de’ Medici, Queen of France.” Palvac Women’s History Site. 1998. Web. 27 Nov. 2016 Knowles, Beyoncé. Who runs the world? Girls. “Run the World (Girls).” 4. Mp3. Parkwood Entertainment. 2011. Young, Col. G.F. The Medici. New York: The Modern Library, 1930. Sutherland, N. M. “Catherine de Medici.” Encyclopedia Britannica. Inc. Sept. 28, 2016. Web. Nov. 27,
In the book, Marie Antoinette: The Last Queen of France , the author, Evelyne Lever,
The Medici’s were a prominent family in the Renaissance, who ruled Florence from 1434 to 1737. They are regarded as being one of the most powerful and richest families in the whole of Europe. The Medics used this great status and wealth to develop an improved Florence, one that was significantly influenced by the Renaissance. The Medici family can most certainly be regarded as the significant heroes of the Renaissance. This is due to their significant promotion and patronage in the arts, in turn bringing focus back to the antiquities, a major importance during the Renaissance period. Furthermore, the Medicis can be considered the great heroes of the Renaissance, due to their significant influence of Renaissance Humanist thinking. On top of this, although the Medici family were allegedly corrupt and supposedly paid many bribes in order to become so powerful, they still focused on benefiting the heart of the Renaissance- the city-state of Florence- and should thus not be considered the great villains of the Renaissance, but instead the heroes.
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Marie Antoinette was born November 2nd, 1755, in Hofburg Palace, Vienna, France with the birth name Maria Antonia Josepha Joanna. Her parents were Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, and Empress Maria Theresa. She lived a very relaxed childhood, playing with common children. Her and her siblings were treated to gardens and menageries. The education she experienced was typical of an eighteenth century aristocratic girl, learning mostly about religious and moral subjects. While she held a close relationship with her older sister, Maria Carolina, her relationship with her mother was different. Marie Antoinette resented her mother and did not spend enough time trying to show love toward her. Her mother left raising the children to a governess and pawned off her daughters to different political figures as wives.
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots She became queen when she was only 6 days old. She was sent to France at age six to get married. She is the cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Who is this elegant, yet struggling woman?
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“The “Portrait of a woman with a man at a casement” dates from around 1440-1444. It is made with tempera on wood by a Florentine artist, Fra Filippo Lippi. The painting is 64,1 x 41,9 cm. A very interesting detail is the message on the cuff of the woman, reading the word “lealtà” which is Italian for loyalty. The painting is part of the Marquand Collection and is to be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it was given as a gift by Henry G. Marquand in 1889.”
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