Gilbert, Count of Montpensier

Gilbert of Bourbon-Montpensier (1443 – October 15 1496, Pozzuoli), succeeded his father Louis of Bourbon as Count of Montpensier and Dauphin d'Auvergne in 1486.

Related Topics:
1443 - October 15 - 1496 - Pozzuoli - Louis of Bourbon - Count of Montpensier - Dauphin d'Auvergne - 1486

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On February 24, 1482 Gilbert married Claire Gonzaga (1464–1503), daughter of Federico I of Gonzaga; they had the following issue:

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February 24 - 1482 - 1464 - 1503 - Federico I of Gonzaga

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• Louise, Duchess of Montpensier (1482–1561), eventually the heiress of all the Bourbon estates, but not titles
• Louis II, Count of Montpensier (1483–1501)
• Charles III, Duke of Bourbon (1490–1527, in battle)
• François, Duke of Châtellerault (1492–1515, Battle of Marignano)
• Renée, Lady of Mercoeur (1494 – May 26, 1539, Nancy), married on June 26, 1515, at the Château d'Amboise to Antoine, Duke of Lorraine
• Anne (1495–1510, Spain)

He was created Viceroy of Naples in 1495.

Related Topics:
Viceroy - Naples - 1495

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See also: Dukes of Bourbon family tree

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