Henriette of Cleves
Henriette de La Marck (31 October 1542 – 24 June 1601), also known as Henriette of Cleves, was a French noblewoman and courtier. She was the 4th Duchess of Nevers, suo jure Countess of Rethel, and Princess of Mantua by her marriage with Louis I of Gonzaga-Nevers. A very talented landowner, she was one of France's chief creditors until her death.
Henriette of Cleves | |
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| suo jure Duchess of Nevers suo jure Countess, then Duchess of Rethel Princess of Mantua | |
Portrait of Henriette of Cleves painted by François Clouet on an unknown date | |
| Born | 31 October 1542 La Chapelle-d'Angillon, Cher, France |
| Died | 24 June 1601 (aged 58) Hôtel de Nevers, Paris, France |
| Buried | Nevers Cathedral |
| Noble family | La Marck |
| Spouse(s) | Louis I of Gonzaga, Duke of Nevers |
| Issue | Catherine, Duchess of Longueville Marie Henriette, Duchess of Mayenne Frederic Gonzaga Francois Gonzaga Charles I, Duke of Mantua |
| Father | Francis I of Cleves, 1st Duke of Nevers, Count of Rethel |
| Mother | Marguerite of Bourbon-La Marche |
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