When Catharine Rimm was born on 10 March 1626, in Lembach, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France, her father, Jost Rümmel, was 34 and her mother, Anna Winter, was 32.
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The Palace of Versailles was originally known as a hunting log and retreat for Louis XII. When Louis XIV took over he moved his family into it. After he died the palace was abandoned. It has since been turned into a museum.
The French monarchy started way before the 1700s, but for the most part the major events of history took place during this time before the French Revolution started. This was known as the Bourbon Dynasty. Louis XIV the Great, Louis XV the Beloved, Louis XVI the Restorer of French Liberty, and Louis XVII all reigned during this time.
Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Giora.
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hruom ‘fame’.
Swedish: probably of German origin (see 1 above).
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