Queen Henrietta of England (1609-1669), also known as Henrietta Maria, was the wife of King Charles I of England. She was the daughter of King Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici. Henrietta Maria was married to Charles I in 1625 and became queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. She played an important role in maintaining the alliance between England and France during the English Civil War. She supported the king in the war and financed his army by selling jewels and possessions for money. However, Henrietta Maria faced many difficulties and opposition from the Party of Congress, who believed that she was instigating King Charles I to Roman Catholicism and infringing on the powers of Parliament. After Charles I was deposed and executed, Henrietta Maria went into exile in France. After the English Civil War ended and King Charles II returned to the throne, Henrietta Maria returned to England in 1660. However, her health declined and she died in 1669. Henrietta Maria was known as a widow. Smart, strong and dedicated woman. She had a significant influence on the promotion of art and culture in the Stuart dynasty, especially in the fields of painting and music.
