Charles II de Lalaing

Dutch stadtholder (1506-1558)
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Charles II de Lalaing

Summary

Charles II de Lalaing is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lallaing[2]. He was born on January 1, 1506[3]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He died on November 22, 1558[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles II de Lalaing was born in Lallaing[2].
  • Charles II de Lalaing died in Brussels[4].
  • Charles II de Lalaing was born on January 1, 1506[3].
  • Charles II de Lalaing died on November 22, 1558[5].
  • Burial took place at Lallaing[9].
  • Charles II de Lalaing's father was Charles I de Lalaing[10].
  • Charles II de Lalaing's mother was Jacqueline de Luxembourg-St. Pol[11].
  • Among Charles II de Lalaing's spouses was Marguerite de Croÿ[12].
  • Among Charles II de Lalaing's spouses was Marie de Montmorency-Nijvel, Dame de Condé-sur-l'Escaut[13].
  • A child of Charles II de Lalaing was Philip de Lalaing[14].
  • A child of Charles II de Lalaing was Emanuel Philibert de Lalaing[15].
  • A child of Charles II de Lalaing was Christine de Lalaing[16].
  • Charles II de Lalaing held citizenship in Spanish Empire[17].
  • Charles II de Lalaing held citizenship in Habsburg Netherlands[18].
  • Charles II de Lalaing worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles II de Lalaing's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Charles II de Lalaing held the position of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Kingdom of England[19].
  • Charles II de Lalaing held the position of bishop of Coria[20].
  • Charles II de Lalaing received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].
  • Charles II de Lalaing's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Charles II de Lalaing is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles II de Lalaing's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles II de Lalaing's family is recorded as Lalaing family[25].
  • Charles II de Lalaing's Commons category is recorded as Charles II. de Lalaing (1506-1558)[26].
  • Charles II de Lalaing's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain general[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles II de Lalaing's place of birth was Lallaing[2]. He was born on January 1, 1506[3]. His father was Charles I de Lalaing[10]. His mother was Jacqueline de Luxembourg-St. Pol[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Kingdom of England[19], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 1479[30] and bishop of Coria[20], a historical episcopal title[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1142[33].

Recognition

Charles II de Lalaing received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marguerite de Croÿ[12], 1508–1549[34] and Marie de Montmorency-Nijvel, Dame de Condé-sur-l'Escaut[13], 1530–1570[35]. Children include Philip de Lalaing[14], a politician[36], 1537–1582[37]; Emanuel Philibert de Lalaing[15], a politician[38], 1557–1590[39], of France[40], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[41]; and Christine de Lalaing[16], a military personnel[42], 1545–1582[43]. Charles II de Lalaing's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Charles II de Lalaing died on November 22, 1558[5]. He died in Brussels[4]. He is buried at Lallaing[9].

Why It Matters

Charles II de Lalaing ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Charles II de Lalaing born?

Born in Lallaing[2], Charles II de Lalaing…

Where did Charles II de Lalaing die?

Charles II de Lalaing died in Brussels[4].

Who were Charles II de Lalaing's parents?

Charles II de Lalaing's father was Charles I de Lalaing[10]. Charles II de Lalaing's mother was Jacqueline de Luxembourg-St. Pol[11].

Who was Charles II de Lalaing married to?

Charles II de Lalaing's spouses include Marguerite de Croÿ[12] and Marie de Montmorency-Nijvel, Dame de Condé-sur-l'Escaut[13].

What did Charles II de Lalaing do for work?

Charles II de Lalaing worked as politician[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

What awards did Charles II de Lalaing receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].

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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling Philip de Lalaing
    Country of citizenship Spanish Empire, Habsburg Netherlands
    Military, police or special rank captain general
    Award received Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
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