Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues
Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues, Marquise de Verneuil [katʁin ɑ̃ʁjɛt də balzak dɑ̃tʁaɡ maʁkiz də 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 | |
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Portrait of Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues | |
| Born | 1579 |
| Died | 1633 |
| Children | Gaston Henri, Duc de Verneuil Gabrielle Angelique, Mlle de Verneuil |
| Parent(s) | Charles Balzac d'Entragues Marie Touchet |
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