Margaret of Valois-Angoulême
queen consort of Navarre (1492–1549)
Margaret of Valois-Angoulême was born on April 11, 1492 (Julian calendar) in Angoulême and died on December 21, 1549 (Julian calendar) in Gascony, aged 57. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, salonnière, playwright and king. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France and Kingdom of Navarre beyond the Pyrenees. Positions held include royal consort. Associated movement: humanism. Fields of work: poetry and French literature. Notable works include “Heptaméron”, “Les prisons”, “Letters”, “Oraison à Jésus-Christ”, “Miroir de l'âme pécheresse” and “Oraison de l'âme fidèle”.
- Born
- April 11, 1492 (Julian calendar) · Angoulême
- Died
- December 21, 1549 (Julian calendar) · Gascony
- Age at death
- 57
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France, Kingdom of Navarre beyond the Pyrenees
- Occupations
- writer, poet, salonnière, playwright, king
- Positions held
- royal consort
- Movements
- humanism
- Notable works
- Heptaméron, Les prisons, Letters, Oraison à Jésus-Christ, Miroir de l'âme pécheresse, Oraison de l'âme fidèle
- Wikipedia editions
- 52 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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