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Catherine of Cleves

Duchess of Guelders (lived 1417 to 1479)

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Catherine of Cleves, Countess of Eu was the wife of Henry I, Duke of Guise and the matriarch of the powerful and influential House of Guise. By marriage, she was Duchess of Guise from 1570 to 1588, and Dowager Duchess of Guise thereafter. She was also Countess of Eu in her own right from 1564.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kleve wd
Died
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Place of death
Rijnwaarden wd
Citizenship
Germany wd
Occupation
art collector wd
Spouse
Arnold, Duke of Guelders wd

Positions held wd

  • regent

Questions

When was Catherine of Cleves born?
Catherine of Cleves was born on 25 May 1417 in Kleve.
What positions has Catherine of Cleves held?
Positions held by Catherine of Cleves include: regent.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Catherine of Cleves · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q84303 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: CatherinedeCleves.jpg by Unidentified painter (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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"Catherine of Cleves". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/catherine-of-cleves. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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