Francis I, Duke of Lorraine
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Francis I (August 23, 1517 – June 12, 1545) was briefly Duke of Lorraine from 1544 until the following year. He was briefly engaged in mid-1530s to Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of King Henry VIII of England. He married Christina of Oldenburg, princess of Denmark, daughter of king Christian II of Denmark and Sweden and Isabella of Habsburg, another potential bride of Henry VIII.
He and Christina had the following issue;
- Charles (1543-1608), succeeded his father as duke. Married Claude of Valois and had issue.
- Renata (1544-1602), married William V, Duke of Bavaria and had issue.
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| Preceded by Anthony |
Duke of Lorraine 1544-1545 |
Succeeded by Charles III |
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