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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. 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 .
Apr 8, 2024 · Claude de Lorraine, 1st duke de Guise (born Oct. 20, 1496, Condé-sur-Moselle, Fr.—died April 12, 1550, Joinville) was the count and later (from 1527) duke of Guise, the first of the great members of the House of Guise. He was brought up at the French court and on April 18, 1513, married Antoinette de Bourbon (1493–1583), daughter of ...
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Male, male-line, legitimate, non-morganatic members of the house who either lived to adulthood, or who held a title as a child, are included. Heads of the house are in bold. Claude, Duke of Guise, 1496-1550, founder of the House of Guise. Francis, Duke of Guise, 1519-1563. Henry I, Duke of Guise, 1550-1588.
Claude de Lorraine (Claude) (1520–1528) Dukes of Guise (1528–1688 and 1704–1830) House of Guise. Claude, Duke of Guise (1496–1550; s.1528) (Claude) (Father of Mary of Guise mother of Mary, Queen of Scots) Francis (1519–1563; s. 1550), son of the above; Henry I (1550–1588; s. 1563), son of the above;
House of Guise, Noble French Roman Catholic family that played a major role in French politics during the Reformation. Claude de Lorraine (1496–1550) was created the 1st duke de Guise in 1527 for his service to Francis I in the defense of France.
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Jan 17, 2022 · Biography. Claude de Lorraine, duc de Guise (20 October 1496, Château de Condé-sur-Moselle, – 12 April 1550, Château de Joinville, France) was a French aristocrat and general. He became the first Duke of Guise in 1528. He was the second son of René II, Duke of Lorraine, and Philippa of Guelders. He was educated at the French court of Francis I.
Jun 26, 2014 · Claude, Duke of Guise and the Battle of Marignano, 1515. By Susan Abernethy. In reading about the mother of Mary, Queen of Scots, Marie of Guise, I came across a touching story about Marie of Guise’s father, Claude, Duke of Guise. Claude was a cousin of King Francis I of France’s mother, Louise of Savoy.
