Charles II, Count of Alençon

French noble
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Charles II, Count of Alençon

Summary

Charles II, Count of Alençon is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1297[2]. He passed away in Crécy-en-Ponthieu[3]. He died on August 26, 1346[4]. He worked as a condottiero[5] and military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles II, Count of Alençon died in Crécy-en-Ponthieu[3].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon was born on January 1, 1297[2].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon died on August 26, 1346[4].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's father was Charles of Valois[9].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's mother was Margaret, Countess of Anjou[10].
  • Among Charles II, Count of Alençon's spouses was Maria de Lara[11].
  • Among Charles II, Count of Alençon's spouses was Jeanne de Joigny[12].
  • A child of Charles II, Count of Alençon was Charles III, Count of Alençon[13].
  • A child of Charles II, Count of Alençon was Pierre II, Count of Alençon[14].
  • A child of Charles II, Count of Alençon was Robert of Alençon[15].
  • A child of Charles II, Count of Alençon was Philippe of Alençon[16].
  • A child of Charles II, Count of Alençon was Q5920901[17].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon held citizenship in France[18].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's professions included condottiero[5].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's family is recorded as House of Valois[21].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's noble title is recorded as count[22].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's Commons category is recorded as Charles II, Count of Alençon[23].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon was part of the conflict Hundred Years' War[24].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon was part of the conflict Battle of Crécy[25].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's given name is recorded as Charles[26].
  • Charles II, Count of Alençon's significant event is recorded as Hundred Years' War[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles II, Count of Alençon was born on January 1, 1297[2]. His father was Charles of Valois[9]. His mother was Margaret, Countess of Anjou[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include condottiero[5] and military personnel[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria de Lara[11], 1319–1375[28], of Crown of Castile[29] and Jeanne de Joigny[12], of France[30]. Children include Charles III, Count of Alençon[13], a Catholic priest[31], 1337–1375[32], of France[33]; Pierre II, Count of Alençon[14], a politician[34], 1340–1404[35], of Kingdom of France[36]; Robert of Alençon[15], 1344–1377[37], of France[38]; Philippe of Alençon[16], a Catholic priest[39], 1338–1397[40], of France[41]; and Q5920901[17], b. 1342[42].

Death and Burial

Charles II, Count of Alençon died on August 26, 1346[4]. He passed away in Crécy-en-Ponthieu[3]. He is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].

Why It Matters

Charles II, Count of Alençon has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where did Charles II, Count of Alençon die?

Charles II, Count of Alençon passed away in Crécy-en-Ponthieu[3].

Who were Charles II, Count of Alençon's parents?

Charles II, Count of Alençon's father was Charles of Valois[9]. Charles II, Count of Alençon's mother was Margaret, Countess of Anjou[10].

Who was Charles II, Count of Alençon married to?

Charles II, Count of Alençon's spouses include Maria de Lara[11] and Jeanne de Joigny[12].

What did Charles II, Count of Alençon do for work?

Charles II, Count of Alençon worked as condottiero[5] and military personnel[6].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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