Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne
Countess of Boulogne
Married to Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino · Parent of 1
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Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
French noblewoman and wife of Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino; mother of Catherine de' Medici. Died shortly after Catherine's birth.
Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne occupies generation 2 of this recorded lineage partner to Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino and parent of Catherine de' Medici. The title "Countess of Boulogne" 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
1501
Born
The beginning of Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne's recorded life.
Family
Married Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino
A partnership that connects two branches of the de la Tour d'Auvergne family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Catherine de' Medici.
Legacy
Countess of Boulogne
A defining role in the story of the de la Tour d'Auvergne family.
28 April 1519
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne's children?
Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne had 1 child: Catherine de' Medici.
Who did Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne marry?
Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne was married to Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino.
What family tree does Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne belong to?
Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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