Louis II, Cardinal of Guise

Louis II, Cardinal of Guise (July 6, 1555, Dampierre – December 24, 1588, Château de Blois) was the third son of Francis, Duke of Guise and Anna d'Este.

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July 6 - 1555 - Dampierre - December 24 - 1588 - Château de Blois - Francis, Duke of Guise

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He was elected archbishop of Reims in 1574, succeeding his uncle, Charles of Guise. On February 21, 1578, he was created cardinal; he took the title of Cardinal of Guise, succeeding his uncle Louis I, Cardinal of Guise. He was later named papal legate to Avignon, and made by Henry III of France a knight of the Order of Saint Esprit.

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Archbishop of Reims - 1574 - Charles of Guise - February 21 - 1578 - Cardinal - Louis I, Cardinal of Guise - Papal legate - Avignon - Henry III of France - Order of Saint Esprit

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His dedication to the cause of his brother Henry I, Duke of Guise and intrasigence to the royal power evoked the hostility of Henry III. At the royal command, the Cardinal was assassinated at the Château de Blois shortly after his brother.

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Henry I, Duke of Guise - Assassinated

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