Charles I, Count of Nevers
| Charles I | |
|---|---|
| Count of Nevers and Rethel | |
| Spouse(s) | Marie d'Albret |
| Noble family | Valois-Burgundy |
| Father | Philip II, Count of Nevers |
| Mother | Bonne of Artois |
| Born | 1414 |
| Died | 25 May 1464 (aged 49–50) |
Charles I, Count of Nevers (1414 – 25 May 1464), Count of Nevers and Rethel, was the son of Philip II, Count of Nevers, and Bonne of Artois.[1]
Towards the end of the life of Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, Charles fell under suspicion of practising witchcraft, in an effort to supplant Charles, Count of Charolais, as the heir. He fled to France and died soon after.
He married Marie d'Albret, daughter of Charles II d'Albret on 11 June 1456, but had no legitimate children. He was succeeded by his brother John.
References
- ↑ Jules Michelet, Louis XI Et Charles Le Téméraire, ed. E. Renault, (Clarendon Press, 1907), 104.
| Charles I, Count of Nevers Cadet branch of the House of Valois Born: 1414 Died: 25 May 1464 | ||
| Preceded by Philip II |
Count of Nevers and Rethel 1415–1464 |
Succeeded by John II |
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