Francis, Duke of Guise

French soldier and politician (1519-1563)
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Francis, Duke of Guise

Summary

Francis, Duke of Guise is a human[1]. He was born in Bar-le-Duc[2]. He was born on February 17, 1519[3]. He died in Orléans[4]. He died on February 24, 1563[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Francis, Duke of Guise was born in Bar-le-Duc[2].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise passed away in Orléans[4].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise was born on February 17, 1519[3].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise was born on February 24, 1519[9].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise died on February 24, 1563[5].
  • Burial took place at Joinville[10].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise's father was Claude of Lorraine, duke of Guise[11].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise's mother was Antoinette de Bourbon[12].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise was married to Anna of Este[13].
  • A child of Francis, Duke of Guise was Henry I of Lorraine, duke of Guise[14].
  • A child of Francis, Duke of Guise was Charles of Lorraine, duke of Mayenne[15].
  • A child of Francis, Duke of Guise was Louis II of Lorraine, Cardinal of Guise[16].
  • A child of Francis, Duke of Guise was Catherine-Marie, Duchess of Montpensier[17].
  • A child of Francis, Duke of Guise was Antoine de Guise[18].
  • A child of Francis, Duke of Guise was François de Guise[19].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise held citizenship in France[20].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise's professions included politician[6].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise held the position of Grand Chamberlain of France[21].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise is recorded as male[22].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise's family is recorded as House of Guise[24].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise's noble title is recorded as duke of Guise[25].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise's noble title is recorded as lord of Joinville[26].
  • Francis, Duke of Guise's noble title is recorded as prince of Joinville[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis, Duke of Guise's place of birth was Bar-le-Duc[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 17, 1519[3] and February 24, 1519[9]. His father was Claude of Lorraine, duke of Guise[11]. His mother was Antoinette de Bourbon[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Francis, Duke of Guise held the position of Grand Chamberlain of France[21].

Personal Life

Francis, Duke of Guise was married to Anna of Este[13]. Children include Henry I of Lorraine, duke of Guise[14], a politician[28], 1550–1588[29], of France[30], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[31], specialised in Catholicism[32]; Charles of Lorraine, duke of Mayenne[15], an aristocrat[33], 1554–1611[34], of France[35], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[36]; Louis II of Lorraine, Cardinal of Guise[16], an aristocrat[37], 1555–1588[38], of France[39], awarded the Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit[40]; Catherine-Marie, Duchess of Montpensier[17], an aristocrat[41], 1552–1596[42]; Antoine de Guise[18], 1557–1560[43]; and François de Guise[19], 1559–1573[44].

Death and Burial

Francis, Duke of Guise died on February 24, 1563[5]. He died in Orléans[4]. Burial took place at Joinville[10].

Why It Matters

Francis, Duke of Guise has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Francis, Duke of Guise born?

Francis, Duke of Guise's place of birth was Bar-le-Duc[2].

Where did Francis, Duke of Guise die?

Francis, Duke of Guise died in Orléans[4].

Who were Francis, Duke of Guise's parents?

Francis, Duke of Guise's father was Claude of Lorraine, duke of Guise[11]. Francis, Duke of Guise's mother was Antoinette de Bourbon[12].

Who was Francis, Duke of Guise married to?

Francis, Duke of Guise's spouses include Anna of Este[13].

What did Francis, Duke of Guise do for work?

Francis, Duke of Guise worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

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  1. [2] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [20] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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