Diane de Poitiers (9 January 1500 – 25 April 1566) was a French noblewoman and courtier who wielded much power and influence as King Henry II 's royal mistress and adviser until his death.

Diane De Poitiers (born Sept. 3, 1499—died April 22, 1566, Anet, France) was the mistress of Henry II of France. Throughout his reign she held court as queen of France in all but name, …

Devastatingly beautiful and incredibly cunning, Diane de Poitiers was the most infamous woman in 16th-century France—and for good reason. King Henry II was completely in love with her, …

Diane de Poitiers (1499–1566)French duchess who was married at 15 to a man old enough to be her grandfather, then became, at 37, the mistress of a king who, though young enough to be …

Diane de Poitiers was a 16th century courtesan, mistress of French King Henri II. She wielded considerable influence despite a rivalry with Queen Catherine de Medici.

Jan 18, 2024 · A powerful French noblewoman and courtier, Diane de Poitiers was King Henry II's mistress and adviser until his death in 1559.

Aug 3, 2024 · Born in 1499, Diane de Poitiers was the widow of Louis de Brézé, Grand-Sénéschal of Normandy, 39 years her senior and a grandson of King Charles VII by his mistress, Agnes …

Diane lived seven more years, passing time with charity works, and died at the age of 65 in 1566. Her professional career did catch up with her and ultimately caused her death.

To start, let us assess the merits of the figure’s identification as Diane de Poitiers (1500–66). Diane loomed large in both the politics and culture of 16th-century France. Born to a noble …

Oct 10, 2024 · Two of the most famous women of the French court, Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de’ Medici fought long and hard for the love of the French king. But who, ultimately, …