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Charles I, Count of Armagnac

1425 – 1497

French noble

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About Charles I, Count of Armagnac

Lived 1425 – 1497 (aged 71–72). Charles I, Count of Armagnac was a French feudatory.

Charles d'Armagnac (born 1425; died 3 June 1497 in Castelnau-de-Montmiral at the age of 72 years) was Count of Armagnac and Rodez from 1473 to 1497. He was the son of John IV, Count of Armagnac and Rodez, and Isabella d'Évreux. His older brother, Count John V, was a leader of the League of the Public Weal against King Louis XI of France, causing Charles to be imprisoned for fifteen years. John was killed in a skirmish, allowing Charles to inherit the title of Count of Armagnac.

Marriage and children On 26 November 1468 he married Catherine de Foix Candale (d. 1510), daughter of Jean de Foix and Margaret Kerdeston. They had no children.

Charles had an illegitimate child; Peter, Baron de Caussade.

Count of Armagnac Charles d'Armagnac died (1497) without legitimate issue and the title of Count of Armagnac was conferred upon his grand-nephew Charles IV, Duke of Alençon.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles I, Count of Armagnac?

French noble

When was Charles I, Count of Armagnac born?

Charles I, Count of Armagnac was born in 1425.

When did Charles I, Count of Armagnac die?

Charles I, Count of Armagnac died on 3 June 1497 in Castelnau-de-Montmiral.

What was Charles I, Count of Armagnac's occupation?

Charles I, Count of Armagnac was a feudatory.

What nationality was Charles I, Count of Armagnac?

Charles I, Count of Armagnac was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles I, Count of Armagnac

· Wikidata: Q1979557

· DBpedia: Charles I of Armagnac

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