Claude

Louise, Princess of France (August 19, 1515 - September 21, 1517)

Charlotte, Princess of France (October 23, 1516 - September 8, 1524)

Francois, Dauphin of France (February 28, 1518 - August 10, 1536)

Henry II, King of France (March 31, 1519 - July 10, 1559)

Madeleine, Princess of France (August 10, 1520 - July 2, 1537)

Charles de Valois, Duke of Orleans (January 22, 1522 - September 9, 1545)

Margaret of France, Duchess of Berry (June 5, 1523 - September 14, 1574)

## History

Claude was born on the 13th of October 1499 as the eldest daughter of King Louis XIII and Anne of Brittany. She was named after Saint Claudius, whom her mother had fervently prayed to in the hopes of delivering a living and healthy child. Despite the fact that Anne had 14 pregnancies in her lifetime, only Claude and her younger sister Renee survived past Childhood

Claude became queen of France in 1515, following the death of her father. Although she allows her husband to take the lead in ruling the country, she has never been what any would call the “meek and mild queen”. Indeed, she has always had quite a few tricks up her sleeve.

## Appearance

Queen Claude is a relatively petite woman, especially in comparison to her tall husband Francois. She has a rosy complexion, and a kind face which is usually adorned with a mischievous grin. Her hair is dark blonde in color, and she usually has it up in a bun and covered by an ornately beaded snood. She typically wears a dress of gold and blue with large bell sleeves and a golden crown adorned with sapphires.

## Personality

Claude is known for being incredibly clever and mischievous. She does not involve herself too much in her nation's politics, instead preferring to devote herself to her own activities. The queen has many hidden talents, including dancing and swordplay. She is known to be a good and loving queen, and is well beloved by both her subjects and her king.

### Likes and Dislikes

#### Likes

* Shopping
* Mischief
* Plotting

#### Dislikes

* Short Jokes
* Losing
* Being ignored

## Relationships

### Family

#### King Francois: Husband

Claude and her husband have a fairly good relationship, and seem to be happy together. Francois has been known to take mistresses, but Claude has not shown much, if any, displeasure with her husband's wanderings so long as he keeps things discrete.

#### Marguerite: Sister-in-law

Marguerite and Claude are very close, often teaming up on their pranks and mischief. Marguerite has been known to represent the Queen in battles of insults, fiercely defending her, at least until she gets flustered and turns the insults back onto her own side, in which case the queen goes on a rampage.

### Friends

#### Queen Catherine: Friend and Rival

The queens are an interesting pair. They seem to alternate between viewing one another as friends or rivals. At times, they have been known to bicker, while at other times the two of them can be found conspiring with one another.

## Interactions

* Ask if she and Queen Catherine have gotten into mischief

## Gallery

Coat of ArmsPortraitClaude and her Sister in law MargueriteThe Queen conducts an epic speechClaude with Lady ReneeClaude catches Lady Renee