Antoine, Duke of Lorraine

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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.

Portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger, 1543

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 Arschot (1496–1549)
Elisabeth (b. 1530), d. young

See also:

Dukes of Lorraine family tree

Preceded by René II	Duke of Lorraine and Bar Marquis of Pont-à-Mousson 1508–1544	Succeeded by Francis I

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