René of Châlon

René of Châlon (February 5 1519 – July 15 1544), also known as Renatus of Châlon, was a Prince of the House of Orange and stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelre.

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February 5 - 1519 - July 15 - 1544 - House of Orange - Stadtholder - Holland - Zeeland - Utrecht - Gelre

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He was a son of Count Henry III of Nassau-Breda and Claudia of Chalons-Orange. He was slain in battle in 1544 and succeeded by his cousin William.

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Henry III of Nassau-Breda - William

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René of Châlon married, on 20 August 1540, at Bar-le-Duc with Anna of Lorraine (1522-1568). They had a daughter, Maria, who lived only 3 weeks and was barried in the Grote Kerk, Breda.

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20 August - 1540 - Bar-le-Duc - Anna of Lorraine - Grote Kerk - Breda

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While in the service of Charles V he died in a battle at Saint Dizier in 1544. René of Châlon was buried in the Grote Kerk at Breda. In the church of Saint Etienne at Bar-le-Duc is his grave monument.

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Charles V - Saint Dizier

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