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Charles III, Duke of Lorraine
Duke Lorraine and Bar from 1545 to 1608 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles III (18 February 1543 – 14 May 1608), known as the Great, was Duke of Lorraine from 1545 until his death.
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Charles III | |
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Marquis of Pont-à-Mousson | |
![]() Oil on panel portrait by studio of François Clouet | |
Duke of Lorraine and Bar | |
Reign | 12 June 1545 – 14 May 1608 |
Predecessor | Francis I |
Successor | Henry II |
Born | 18 February 1543 Ducal Palace of Nancy |
Died | 14 May 1608(1608-05-14) (aged 65) |
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Issue | |
House | Lorraine |
Father | Francis I, Duke of Lorraine |
Mother | Christina of Denmark |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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