Charles I de Croÿ

Belgian noble (1455-1527)
Person human Q543711
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Charles I de Croÿ

Summary

Charles I de Croÿ is a human[1]. He was born in Tours-sur-Marne[2]. He was born on January 1, 1455[3]. He passed away in Beaumont[4]. He died on September 11, 1527[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tours-sur-Marne[2], Charles I de Croÿ…
  • Charles I de Croÿ died in Beaumont[4].
  • Charles I de Croÿ was born on January 1, 1455[3].
  • Charles I de Croÿ died on September 11, 1527[5].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's father was Philip I of Croÿ-Chimay[9].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's mother was Walburga, Gräfin von Mörs und Saarwerden[10].
  • Charles I de Croÿ was married to Louise d'Albret, Vicomtesse de Limoges[11].
  • A child of Charles I de Croÿ was Marguerite de Croÿ[12].
  • A child of Charles I de Croÿ was Q66087013[13].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles I de Croÿ worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Charles I de Croÿ received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14].
  • Charles I de Croÿ is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's family is recorded as House of Croÿ[17].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's noble title is recorded as Prince of Chimay[18].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's noble title is recorded as Count of Chimay[19].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's Commons category is recorded as Charles I de Croÿ[20].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's given name is recorded as Karel[21].
  • Charles I de Croÿ's sibling is recorded as Anton van Croÿ-Chimay[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tours-sur-Marne[2], Charles I de Croÿ… he was born on January 1, 1455[3]. His father was Philip I of Croÿ-Chimay[9]. His mother was Walburga, Gräfin von Mörs und Saarwerden[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Recognition

Charles I de Croÿ received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14].

Personal Life

Charles I de Croÿ was married to Louise d'Albret, Vicomtesse de Limoges[11]. Children include Marguerite de Croÿ[12], 1508–1549[23] and Q66087013[13], 1501–1539[24].

Death and Burial

Charles I de Croÿ died on September 11, 1527[5]. He died in Beaumont[4].

Why It Matters

Charles I de Croÿ ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Charles I de Croÿ born?

Charles I de Croÿ's place of birth was Tours-sur-Marne[2].

Where did Charles I de Croÿ die?

Charles I de Croÿ died in Beaumont[4].

Who were Charles I de Croÿ's parents?

Charles I de Croÿ's father was Philip I of Croÿ-Chimay[9]. Charles I de Croÿ's mother was Walburga, Gräfin von Mörs und Saarwerden[10].

Who was Charles I de Croÿ married to?

Charles I de Croÿ's spouses include Louise d'Albret, Vicomtesse de Limoges[11].

What did Charles I de Croÿ do for work?

Charles I de Croÿ worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

What awards did Charles I de Croÿ receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . genealogics.org. genealogics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · HannoWij · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Child Marguerite de Croÿ, Q66087013
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    Sibling Anton van Croÿ-Chimay
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