Diane de Poitiers
Diane de Poitiers (9 January 1500 – 25 April 1566) was a French noblewoman and prominent courtier. She wielded much power and influence as King Henry II's royal mistress and adviser until his death. Her position increased her wealth and family's status. She was a major patron of French Renaissance architecture.
Diane de Poitiers | |
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Diane de Poitiers, Jean Clouet, 1525 | |
| Born | 9 January 1500 Château de Saint-Vallier, Drôme, France |
| Died | 25 April 1566 (aged 66) Anet, Eure-et-Loir, France |
| Burial place | Château d'Anet, Anet, Eure-et-Loir |
| Title | Grand Senechal of Normandy Countess of Saint-Vallier Duchess of Valentinois and Étampes |
| Spouse |
Louis de Brézé, Seigneur d'Anet
(m. 1515; died 1531) |
| Children | Françoise de Brézé, Princess of Sedan Louise de Brézé, Duchess of Aumale |
| Parent(s) | Jean de Poitiers, Seigneur de Saint Vallier Jeanne de Batarnay |
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