Antoinette of Bourbon (1494–1583)

views updated

Antoinette of Bourbon (1494–1583)

Duchess of Guise and Lorraine. Born Dec 25, 1494 (some sources cite 1493); died Jan 22, 1583; dau. of Marie of Luxemburg (d. 1546) and François, also known as Francis of Bourbon, count of Vendôme; m. Claude I (1496–1550), duke of Guise-Lorraine, June 9, 1513 (some sources cite 1510); children: Mary of Guise (1515–1560); Francis, 2nd duke of Guise (1519–1563); Charles (b. 1524), cardinal of Lorraine; Claude (1526–1573), marquis of Mayenne and duke of Aumâle; Louis (d. 1578), 1st cardinal of Guise; René (1536–1566), marquis of Elbeuf; and 5 other daughters (names unknown).

About this article

Antoinette of Bourbon (1494–1583)

Updated About encyclopedia.com content Print Article