Charles III, Duke of Lorraine

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Charles III, Duke of Lorraine was a 16th-century French nobleman who ruled the Duchy of Lorraine and played a significant role in the politics and religious conflicts of his time.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 16th-century French nobleman
duke
nobleman
ruler
allegiance Holy Roman Empire NERFINISHED
Kingdom of France
birthDate 1543-02-18
birthPlace Nancy NERFINISHED
child Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine (bishop) NERFINISHED
Christine of Lorraine NERFINISHED
Henry II, Duke of Lorraine NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin Duchy of Lorraine NERFINISHED
deathDate 1608-05-14
deathPlace Nancy NERFINISHED
engagedIn diplomacy between Catholic and Protestant powers
era Renaissance
father Francis I, Duke of Lorraine NERFINISHED
givenName Charles
historicalPeriod 16th century
early 17th century
house House of Lorraine NERFINISHED
implemented administrative reforms in Lorraine
knownFor balancing French and Imperial influence in Lorraine
strengthening ducal authority in Lorraine
language French
mother Christina of Denmark NERFINISHED
name Charles III, Duke of Lorraine NERFINISHED
nobleTitle Duke of Bar NERFINISHED
Duke of Lorraine NERFINISHED
participatedIn French Wars of Religion NERFINISHED
patronOf architecture
arts
politicalAlignment Catholic
politicalRole mediator between France and the Holy Roman Empire
predecessor Francis I, Duke of Lorraine NERFINISHED
reignEnd 1608
reignStart 1545
relative Mary of Guise NERFINISHED
Mary, Queen of Scots NERFINISHED
religion Roman Catholicism
residence Nancy NERFINISHED
ruled Duchy of Bar NERFINISHED
Duchy of Lorraine NERFINISHED
spouse Claude of France, Duchess of Lorraine NERFINISHED
successor Henry II, Duke of Lorraine NERFINISHED
supported Catholic League (France) NERFINISHED
titleHeldFrom Duke of Bar, 1545
Duke of Lorraine, 1545

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Duke of Lorraine hasTitleHolder Charles III, Duke of Lorraine
Claude, Duke of Guise sibling Charles III, Duke of Lorraine
this entity surface form: Antoine, Duke of Lorraine
Claude of France, Duchess of Lorraine spouse Charles III, Duke of Lorraine
Claude of France, Duchess of Lorraine spouseTitle Charles III, Duke of Lorraine
Christina of Denmark child Charles III, Duke of Lorraine