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Diane de Poitiers
French noblewoman and courtier (–)
Diane de Poitiers | |
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Diane de Poitiers, Jean Clouet, | |
| Born | ()9 January Château de Saint-Vallier, Drôme, France |
| Died | 25 April () (aged&#;66) Anet, Eure-et-Loir, France |
| Burial place | Château d'Anet, Anet, Eure-et-Loir |
| Title | Grand Senechal of Normandy Countess of Saint-Vallier Duchess of Valentinois and Étampes |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Françoise de Brézé, Princess of Sedan Louise de Brézé, Duchess of Aumale |
| Parent(s) | Jean de Poitiers, Seigneur de Saint Vallier Jeanne de Batarnay |
Diane de Poitiers (9 January – 25 April ) was a French noblewoman and courtier who wielded much power and influence as King Henry II's royal mistress and adviser until his death.
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Her position increased her wealth and family's status. She was a major patron of French Renaissancearchitecture.
Early life
Diane de Poitiers was born on 9 January , in the Château de Saint-Vallier, Drôme, France.[a] Her parents w