Charles of Guise

Charles of Guise, Cardinal of Lorraine (February 17, 1524, Joinville – December 26, 1574, Avignon) was a French Cardinal and member of the powerful House of Guise.

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February 17 - 1524 - Joinville - December 26 - 1574 - Avignon - French - Cardinal - House of Guise

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Guise was the son of Claude, Duke of Guise and his wife Antoinette of Bourbon. His sister Mary of Guise was wife of James V of Scotland and mother of Mary I of Scotland.

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Claude, Duke of Guise - Mary of Guise - James V of Scotland - Mary I of Scotland

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He was made Archbishop of Reims in 1541, Cardinal of Guise on July 27, 1547, and Cardinal of Lorraine and Bishop of Metz on May 18, 1550. He resigned the see of Metz on April 22, 1551.

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Archbishop of Reims - 1541 - Guise - July 27 - 1547 - Lorraine - Bishop - Metz - May 18 - 1550 - April 22 - 1551

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Along with his brother Francis, Duke of Guise he was powerful in the government of France during the reign of Francis II from 1559 to 1560.

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Francis, Duke of Guise - Francis II - 1559 - 1560

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Guise was one of the leaders of the Catholic faction in the French Wars of Religion.

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