Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine

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1524 – 1574

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Who was Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine?

Charles de Lorraine, Duke of Chevreuse, was a French Cardinal, a member of the powerful House of Guise. He was known at first as the Cardinal of Guise, and then as the second Cardinal of Lorraine, after the death of his uncle, John, Cardinal of Lorraine. He was the protector of Rabelais and Ronsard and founded Reims University. He is sometimes known as the Cardinal de Lorraine.

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Born
Feb 17, 1524
Joinville
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Nationality
  • France
Lived in
  • Champagne-Ardenne
Died
Dec 26, 1574
Avignon

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on July 23, 2013

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