Antoine, Duke of Lorraine
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Image:Hans Holbein d. J. 036.jpg Image:Armoiries Lorraine-Vaudémont.png Antoine (June 4 1489 – June 14 1544), known as the Good, was Duke of Lorraine from 1508–1544. In 1515, he married Renée of Bourbon-Montpensier, sister of Duke Charles III of Bourbon.
In 1538, he claimed the titles of Duke of Guelders and Count of Zutphen upon the death of Charles of Egmond, but was unable to gain possession of them.
Antoine was an adept of the Counter reformation. During his rule, he quelched several popular revolts.
He had six children:
- Francis I, Duke of Lorraine (1517–1545)
- Nicholas, Duke of Mercoeur (1524–1577)
- Jean (1526–1532)
- Antoine (b. 1528), d. young
- Anna of Lorraine (1522–1568), married first René of Châlon, Prince of Orange and second Philip II, Duke of Aerschot (1496–1549)
- Elisabeth (b. 1530), d. young
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