Philibert of Châlon

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Philibert of Châlon, Prince of Orange
18 March 15023 August 1530

Philibert of Châlon
Place of birth Nozeroy, Franche-Comté
Place of death Outside Florence, Italy
Allegiance Habsburg dynasty
Battles/wars War of the League of Cognac

Philibert de Châlon (18 March 1502 - 3 August 1530) was the last prince of Orange from the house of Châlon.

Born at Nozeroy, Philibert served Emperor Charles V as commander in Italy. He was killed during the final stages of the siege of Florence (1530). An interesting exchange of letters during the siege between him and Charles still survives.

He was succeeded as prince of Orange by his sister's son, Renatus of Nassau-Breda.


Preceded by
John II of Châlon
Prince of Orange
15021530
Succeeded by
René of Châlon
Preceded by
Ugo de Moncada
Viceroy of Naples
15281530
Succeeded by
Pompeo Colonna