Which religion was Charles IX's mother a fervent follower of?
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Charles IX's mother, Catherine de' Medici, was a fervent follower of the Roman Catholic religion. She was a devout Catholic and believed that the Catholic Church was the only true religion. She was also a strong believer in the power of the monarchy and worked to strengthen the French monarchy.
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