René II of Lorraine: Biography, Facts and Career
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René II (2 May 1451 – 10 December 1508) was Count of Vaudémont from 1470, Duke of Lorraine from 1473, and Duke of Bar from 1483 to 1508. He claimed the crown of the Kingdom of Naples and the County of Provence as the Duke of Calabria 1480–1493 and as King of Naples and Jerusalem 1493–1508. He succeeded his uncle John of Vaudémont as Count of Harcourt in 1473, exchanging it for the county of Aumale in 1495. He succeeded as Count of Guise in 1504.
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- Full name: René II of Lorraine
- Born: 1451-05-11
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q441416
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Who is René II of Lorraine?
René II (2 May 1451 – 10 December 1508) was Count of Vaudémont from 1470, Duke of Lorraine from 1473, and Duke of Bar from 1483 to 1508.
What nationality is René II of Lorraine?
René II of Lorraine is France.
When was René II of Lorraine born?
René II of Lorraine was born on 1451-05-11.
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