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1533 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1533.

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Historical records for France in 1533

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February

28 February 1533

Birth of Michel de Montaigne

Montaigne, Michel · Chateau de Montaigne · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Michel de Montaigne is born at his family's estate near Bordeaux.

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1533

Marriage

Catherine de Medici · Regent · House / House of Line of Anjou

Catherine de Medici marries Henry II

1533

Marriage

Henry II · Paris · House / House of Line of Anjou

Marries Catherine de Medicis

1533

Montaigne Born Into Bordeaux Gentry

Montaigne, Michel · Essayist and philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Michel de Montaigne was born at the family estate in the region of Bordeaux. The privileged household provided the resources for an unusually self reflective literary career.

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