René, Marquis of Elbeuf
| René of Lorraine, Marquis of Elbeuf | |
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Arms of the Dukes of Elbeuf | |
| Spouse(s) | Louise de Rieux |
| Noble family | House of Guise |
| Father | Claude, Duke of Guise |
| Mother | Antoinette de Bourbon |
| Born |
14 August 1536 Joinville |
| Died | 14 December 1566 (aged 30) |
René of Lorraine, Marquis of Elbeuf (14 August 1536 – 14 December 1566) was the youngest son of Claude, Duke of Guise and Antoinette de Bourbon. He is sometimes referred to as René of Guise.
René was born at Joinville, Haute-Marne. He married Louise de Rieux (1531 – c. 1570) on 3 February 1555. They had two children:
- Charles I, Duke of Elbeuf (1556–1605)
- Marie of Lorraine (21 August 1555 – c. 1605), styled Mademoiselle d'Elbeuf, married at Joinville on 10 November 1576 Charles, Duke of Aumale and had issue.
He served as French ambassador to Scotland, and accompanied his sister Mary of Guise on her entrance to that country in 1561. He was also a patron of the arts, particularly of composer Pierre Clereau of Lorraine.
| Preceded by Claude |
Marquis of Elbeuf 1550–1566 |
Succeeded by Charles |
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