CATHERINE DE MEDICI (1519-1589), Queen of France, mother of three kings and Regent during the minority of Charles IX, the dominant figure of the Wars of Religion. Document on vellum opening "Catherine par la grace de Dieu Royne mere du Roy Regente en France", ordering payment of the wages and pay of a company of men-at-arms for a quarter, including sums of seven thousand and forty-nine livres, with references to La Rochelle and the King's commissaries; countersigned "Par la Royne mere du Roy Regente" by her secretary. Of the regency period (1560-63). This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles.
This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles.