Christina of Lorraine
Grand Duchess of Tuscany
Married to Ferdinando I de' Medici · Parent of 3
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Granddaughter of Catherine de' Medici and wife of Ferdinando I de' Medici; Grand Duchess of Tuscany. Renowned for her correspondence with Galileo about science and scripture.
Christina of Lorraine occupies generation 2 of this recorded lineage partner to Ferdinando I de' Medici and parent of Cosimo II de' Medici, Eleonora de' Medici, Duchess of Guastalla, and Caterina de' Medici, Duchess of Mantua. The title "Grand Duchess of Tuscany" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Medici, this life forms part of a network spanning 2 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
16 August 1565
Born
The beginning of Christina of Lorraine's recorded life.
Family
Married Ferdinando I de' Medici
A partnership that connects two branches of the of Lorraine family.
Next generation
Family line continues
3 children recorded in this branch: Cosimo II de' Medici, Eleonora de' Medici, Duchess of Guastalla, and Caterina de' Medici, Duchess of Mantua.
Legacy
Grand Duchess of Tuscany
A defining role in the story of the of Lorraine family.
19 December 1636
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Christina of Lorraine's children?
Christina of Lorraine had 3 children: Cosimo II de' Medici, Eleonora de' Medici, Duchess of Guastalla, and Caterina de' Medici, Duchess of Mantua.
Who did Christina of Lorraine marry?
Christina of Lorraine was married to Ferdinando I de' Medici.
What family tree does Christina of Lorraine belong to?
Christina of Lorraine appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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