Charles I (1414 – 25 May 1464), was Count of Nevers and Rethel.
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 |
Biography
editHe 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.
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