Brief Life History of Catherine
Catherine DeRocozel was born in 1575, in France as the daughter of Etienette DeVissac de La Tude. She had at least 5 sons with Francoise deRousset.
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1598 · Edict of Nantes
Under the rule of Henry IV of France the Edict of Nantes was issued giving the people some religious liberty. The edict brought an end to the religious wars that were going on at the time.
1610
Reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. Royal power at its peak. France dominates Europe, French culture spreads. Start of large-scale sea trade.
1618 · 30 Years War
Ferdinand II was trying to force the people to follow Catholicism. The 30 years war was a battle of religion with the Protestants and Catholics, in the Holy Roman Empire.
Name Meaning
Variant spelling of Katherine . This form of the name is also used in France.
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