Charles I, Count of Nevers
Charles I | |
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| Count of Nevers and Rethel | |
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| Born | 1414 |
| Died | 25 May 1464 (aged 49–50) |
| Noble family | Valois-Burgundy |
| Spouse(s) | Marie d'Albret |
| Father | Philip II, Count of Nevers |
| Mother | Bonne of Artois |
Charles I (1414 – 25 May 1464), was Count of Nevers and Rethel.
Biography
[edit]He was the son of Philip II, Count of Nevers, the youngest son of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and Bonne of Artois.[1]
Towards the end of the life of Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, Charles fell under suspicion of practising witchcraft in an effort to supplant Charles, Count of Charolais, as the heir. He fled to the French court and died soon after.
He married Marie d'Albret, daughter of Charles II d'Albret, on 11 June 1456, but had no legitimate children. He was succeeded by his brother John.
References
[edit]- ^ Jules Michelet, Louis XI Et Charles Le Téméraire, ed. E. Renault, (Clarendon Press, 1907), 104.
Charles I, Count of Nevers House of Valois-BurgundyCadet branch of the House of ValoisBorn: 1414 Died: 25 May 1464
Preceded byPhilip II
Count of Nevers and Rethel 1415 – 1464
Succeeded byJohn II
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