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Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale

1460 – 1490

Infant of the Kingdom of Navarre

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About Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale

Lived 1460 – 1490 (aged 29–30). Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale was a French politician.

Catherine de Foix ( 1455 – died before 1494) was a French noblewoman.

She was the daughter of Gaston IV, Count of Foix, and Eleanor of Navarre, and was the granddaughter of John II of Aragon and Blanche I of Navarre.

Marriage and issue Catherine married Gaston de Foix, Count of Candale. They had: Gaston de Foix, 3rd Count of Candale. Jean de Foix, Archbishop of Bordeaux. Pierre de Foix, died without issue. Anne de Foix (1484-1506), married King Vladislaus II of Bohemia and Hungary.

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Important facts

Born
1460
Birth century
15th century
Died
1490
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
France
Also known as
Catherine of Navarre

Family & relationships

Spouse
Gaston II de Foix, Count of Candale and Benauges
Parent
Eleanor of Navarre
Parent
Gaston IV, Count of Foix

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale?

infant of the Kingdom of Navarre

When was Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale born?

Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale was born in 1460.

When did Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale die?

Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale died in 1490.

What was Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale's occupation?

Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale was a politician.

What nationality was Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale?

Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale

· Wikidata: Q948993

· DBpedia: Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale

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