Antoine, Duke of Lorraine: Biography, Facts and Career
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Antoine (4 June 1489 – 14 June 1544), known as the Good, was Duke of Lorraine from 1508 until his death in 1544. Raised at the French court, Antoine would campaign in Italy twice: once under Louis XII and the other with Francis I. During the German Peasants' War, he would defeat two armies while retaking Saverne and Sélestat. Antoine succeeded in freeing Lorraine from the Holy Roman Empire with the Treaty of Nuremberg of 1542. In 1544, while Antoine suffered from an illness, the Duchy of Lorraine was invaded by Emperor Charles V's army on their way to attack France. Fleeing the Imperial armies, Antoine was taken to Bar-le-Duc where he died.
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- Full name: Antoine, Duke of Lorraine
- Born: 1489-06-13
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q590487
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Who is Antoine, Duke of Lorraine?
Antoine (4 June 1489 – 14 June 1544), known as the Good, was Duke of Lorraine from 1508 until his death in 1544.
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Antoine, Duke of Lorraine is France.
When was Antoine, Duke of Lorraine born?
Antoine, Duke of Lorraine was born on 1489-06-13.
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