Charles III, Duke of Lorraine
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Charles III (February 15 1543 – May 14 1608), known as the Great, was Duke of Lorraine from 1545 until his death. He married Claude of Valois, princess of France, daughter of king Henry II and Catherine de Medici.
His daughter, Elisabeth Renata, married Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria.
He is sometimes numbered as Charles II of Lorraine.
See also: Dukes of Lorraine family tree
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