Claude, Duke of Guise
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Claude de Lorraine, Duke of Guise (20 October 1496 – 12 April 1550) was a French aristocrat and general. He became the first Duke of Guise in 1528.
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Claude de Lorraine | |
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Duke of Guise | |
Count / Duke of Guise | |
Reign | 10 December 1508 – 12 April 1550 |
Successor | Francis |
Born | (1496-10-20)20 October 1496 Château de Custines |
Died | 12 April 1550(1550-04-12) (aged 53) Château de Joinville |
Noble family | Guise |
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Father | René II, Duke of Lorraine |
Mother | Philippa of Guelders |
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He was a highly effective general for the French crown. His children and grandchildren were to lead the Catholic party in the French Wars of Religion.