Why Was Catherine de Medici Known As The Black Queen Of France?

This Documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of Catherine de Medici. Please subscribe to their channel for more: @PeopleProfiles Catherine de Medici, born in 1519 into the powerful Medici family of Florence, became Queen of France and a central political figure during a time of intense religious conflict. Despite her attempts at diplomacy, she was often blamed for the violence and turmoil of her era, particularly the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, which tarnished her legacy as the “Black Queen.“ From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb,