Charles I, Duke of Orléans

French duke and poet (1394-1465)
Person human Q310146
Charles I, Duke of Orléans
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Charles I, Duke of Orléans

Summary

Charles I, Duke of Orléans is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on November 24, 1394[3]. He died in Amboise[4]. He died on January 4, 1465[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans was born in Paris[2].
  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans died in Amboise[4].
  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans was born on November 24, 1394[3].
  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans died on January 4, 1465[5].
  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans died on January 5, 1465[9].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[10].
  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans's father was Louis I, Duke of Orléans[11].
  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans's mother was Valentina Visconti, Duchess of Orléans[12].
  • Among Charles I, Duke of Orléans's spouses was Isabella of Valois[13].
  • Among Charles I, Duke of Orléans's spouses was Bonne of Armagnac[14].
  • Among Charles I, Duke of Orléans's spouses was Maria of Cleves[15].
  • A child of Charles I, Duke of Orléans was Louis XII of France[16].
  • A child of Charles I, Duke of Orléans was Joan of Valois, Duchess of Alençon[17].
  • A child of Charles I, Duke of Orléans was Marie of Orléans, Viscountess of Narbonne[18].
  • A child of Charles I, Duke of Orléans was Anne of Orléans, Abbess of Fontevraud[19].
  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans held citizenship in Kingdom of France[20].
  • Middle French was Charles I, Duke of Orléans's native language[21].
  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans worked as a poet[6].
  • Charles I, Duke of Orléans's professions included writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles I, Duke of Orléans is La retenue d'amours[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles I, Duke of Orléans is Le livre contre tout peché[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles I, Duke of Orléans is Fortunes stabilnes[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles I, Duke of Orléans is Discours au suject du procez criminel de Jean II, duc d'Alençon[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles I, Duke of Orléans is Canticum amoris[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles I, Duke of Orléans is Le lay piteux[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Charles I, Duke of Orléans… he was born on November 24, 1394[3]. His father was Louis I, Duke of Orléans[11]. His mother was Valentina Visconti, Duchess of Orléans[12]. Middle French was his native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include La retenue d'amours[22], Le livre contre tout peché[23], Fortunes stabilnes[24], Discours au suject du procez criminel de Jean II, duc d'Alençon[25], Canticum amoris[26], and Le lay piteux[27].

Recognition

Charles I, Duke of Orléans received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[28].

Personal Life

Spouses include Isabella of Valois[13], a consort[29], 1389–1409[30], of France[31]; Bonne of Armagnac[14], an aristocrat[32], b. 1395[33]; and Maria of Cleves[15], a poet[34], 1426–1487[35], of France[36]. Children include Louis XII of France[16], a sovereign[37], 1462–1515[38], of France[39], awarded the Order of Saint Michael[40]; Joan of Valois, Duchess of Alençon[17], 1409–1432[41]; Marie of Orléans, Viscountess of Narbonne[18], an aristocrat[42], 1457–1493[43]; and Anne of Orléans, Abbess of Fontevraud[19], a nun[44], 1464–1491[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 4, 1465[5] and January 5, 1465[9]. Charles I, Duke of Orléans passed away in Amboise[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[10].

Why It Matters

Charles I, Duke of Orléans has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Charles I, Duke of Orléans born?

Charles I, Duke of Orléans's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Charles I, Duke of Orléans die?

Charles I, Duke of Orléans died in Amboise[4].

Who were Charles I, Duke of Orléans's parents?

Charles I, Duke of Orléans's father was Louis I, Duke of Orléans[11]. Charles I, Duke of Orléans's mother was Valentina Visconti, Duchess of Orléans[12].

Who was Charles I, Duke of Orléans married to?

Charles I, Duke of Orléans's spouses include Isabella of Valois[13], Bonne of Armagnac[14], and Maria of Cleves[15].

What did Charles I, Duke of Orléans do for work?

Charles I, Duke of Orléans worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

What awards did Charles I, Duke of Orléans receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[28].

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  3. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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