Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues

Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues, Marquise de Verneuil [katʁin ɑ̃ʁjɛt balzak dɑ̃tʁaɡ maʁkiz vɛʁnœj] (1579–1633) was the favourite mistress of Henry IV of France after Gabrielle d'Estrées died: her sister Marie-Charlotte de Balzac d’Entragues was also a mistress of the king. She was the daughter of Charles Balzac d'Entragues and his wife Marie Touchet, who was formerly the sole mistress of Charles IX of France.

Henriette d'Entragues
Marquise de Verneuil
Portrait of Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues
Born1579
Died1633
ChildrenGaston Henri, Duc de Verneuil
Gabrielle Angelique, Mlle de Verneuil
Parent(s)Charles Balzac d'Entragues
Marie Touchet
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