Catherine I of Lyncanestria
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| Empress of Lyncanestria | |||||
| Reign | 17 July 1928 – 7 October 1942 | ||||
| Investiture | 28 July 1908 | ||||
| Predecessor | Louis I | ||||
| Successor | Robert I | ||||
| Prime Ministers | See list
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| Queen of Barrois | |||||
| Reign | 24 November 1907 – 7 October 1942 | ||||
| Predecessor | Philippe VI | ||||
| Successor | Robert II | ||||
| Chancellors | See list
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| Born | 3 April 1855 Château d'Étampes Elyon, Barrois | ||||
| Died | 7 October 1942 (aged 87) Beaulieu Palace Villeneuve, Lyncanestria | ||||
| Burial | 17 October 1928 | ||||
| Spouse | Prince Victor of Ghant, Duke of Lugarne | ||||
| Issue Details | Robert I Princess Hélène Princess Victoire Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon Princess Alys Princess Marie Prince Jean Victor, Count of Orlaise | ||||
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| House | Villeneuve | ||||
| Father | Prince Robert of Lyncanestria | ||||
| Mother | PLACEHOLDER | ||||
| Religion | Church of Lyncanestria | ||||
Catherine I of Lyncanestria (born Catherine Élisabeth; 3 April 1855 – 7 October 1942) was a Queen regnant of Barrois and elective Empress of Lyncanestria. She was the last monarch of the House of Villeneuve to reign; her children are considered to be of the cadet branch of Villeneuve-Lugarne.
Her reign in Barrois began in 1907, following the death of her own father and two childless uncles. She lost the election for empress in 1907 to Louis VII of Antenfoi. With his death in 1928, she was later elected empress by the Federal Council and remains the only empress regnant of Lyncanestria.
Early life
Birth
Childhood
Catherine's upbringing was not one traditionally given to future monarchs. She was instructed loosely in letters and numbers, yet her despite her show of skill and wit her governesses and tutors were not demanding of her as it was presumed these subjects were better left to men and possible heirs. As her father was Philippe I's third son, it was not anticipated that Catherine would ever assume the throne. Catherine was therefore allowed much more freedom in her upbringing, and she dedicated much of her time taking up artistic hobbies such as painting and sculpting. She was mentored in these subjects by the foremost artists of the time.
Succession in Barrois
In 1899 her only cousin, Philippe, Prince Royal of Barrois, committed suicide, propping Catherine up in the line of succession. Coupled with the fact that her uncle, the Count of Saint-Aumer continuously refusing to take a wife, Catherine was finally seen as prospective queen regnant.
Reign
Queen of Barrois
Election of 1928
Empress
Later life and death
Marriage and issue
Ancestry
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