Henry IV, king of France: Personal Life

Henry's marriage to Margaret of Valois was annulled in 1599. His mistresses included Gabrielle d'Estrées and Henriette d'Entragues. In 1600 he married Marie de' Medici, who was regent during the minority of their son Louis XIII. Numerous anecdotes and legends about Henry bear witness to his gallantry, his Gallic wit, and his concern for the common people, which have made him probably the most popular king among the French.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Personal Life
• Internal and Foreign Policy
• Struggle for Succession
• Early Life
• Bibliography

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