Francis I, Duke of Lorraine

Francis I, Duke of Lorraine Mercœur ( born August 23, 1517 Nancy, † June 12, 1545 in Remiremont ) the eldest son of Anton II and his wife Renée de Bourbon- Montpensier was ( 1494-1539 ), daughter of Gilbert de Bourbon- Montpensier.

Francis I was only briefly Duke. It was in 1544 after his father's death, his successor, but died already in the following year. He was married to Christina of Denmark since 1541, daughter of King Christian II She was the widow of Francesco II Sforza, whom she had married in 1533.

Originally Francis I. should marry Anne of Cleves, but already in childhood closed -nuptial agreement was never implemented. Anna later became the fourth wife of King Henry VIII of England.

Progeny

With Christina of Denmark, he had the following children:

  • ., Charles III, Duke of Lorraine (* February 15, 1543, † May 14, 1608 ), married to Claudia de Valois, Princess of France
  • Renata (* April 20, 1544, † May 22, 1602 ), married since 1568 with Duke William V of Bavaria from the Wittelsbach
  • Dorothea (* May 24, 1545, † June 2, 1621 ), married since 1575, first marriage to Duke Erich II of Brunswick - Kalenberg, in a second marriage since 1597 Marc de Rye de la Palud, Marquis de Varabon and Count de la Roche et Villersexel
  • Duke (Lorraine )
  • House Vaudémont
  • Born in 1517
  • Died in 1545
  • Man
Lorraine (duchy) Nancy, France Gilbert, Count of Montpensier Francesco II. Sforza Claude of Valois Renata of Lorraine William V, Duke of Bavaria Integrated Authority File
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