Catherine of Valois

Catherine of Valois (c. 1401–1437) was a French princess and the daughter of King Charles VI of France. She became the Queen of England through her marriage to King Henry V, strengthening political alliances during the Hundred Years’ War. After Henry V’s death, she married Owen Tudor, a Welsh squire, which helped start the Tudor dynasty. Catherine was known for her diplomacy and charm, and her descendants would eventually lead England for generations. Her life reflects important medieval ties between France and England, and her legacy includes her role in shaping English royal history.