The Medici Queens On the European Political Stage: The Influence of Queens Catherine and Marie De' Medici On French Political and Cultural Life

Authors

  • Muqaddas Hoshimova Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor, Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan
  • Ruxshona Usanova 4th-year Student, Faculty of History, Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/jsshrf-06-05-24

Keywords:

Medici dynasty, Catherine de' Medici, Kingdom of France

Abstract

This article analyzes the role and influence of Catherine and Marie de' Medici, representatives of one of the most powerful dynasties in European history, the Medici family, on French statehood, the political stage, and cultural life. Managing the French throne during different periods, they played a decisive role in the country's domestic and foreign policy. The article objectively examines the queens' contributions to the development of Renaissance culture, architecture, and art in France, as well as their political and diplomatic maneuvers during religious wars and monarchical crises based on historical facts.

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Published

2026-05-31

How to Cite

Muqaddas Hoshimova, & Ruxshona Usanova. (2026). The Medici Queens On the European Political Stage: The Influence of Queens Catherine and Marie De’ Medici On French Political and Cultural Life. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Fundamentals, 6(05), 127–129. https://doi.org/10.55640/jsshrf-06-05-24

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 05 (2026): Volume - VI Issue - V

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