About Charles I, Count of Nevers
Lived 1414 – 1464 (aged 49–50). Charles I, Count of Nevers was an aristocrat.
Charles I (1414 – 25 May 1464) was Count of Nevers and Rethel.
Biography Charles was the son of Philip II, Count of Nevers and Bonne of Artois. His father was the youngest son of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy.
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 to the Duchy. He fled to the French court and died soon after.
Charles 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.
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Who was Charles I, Count of Nevers?
French noble
When was Charles I, Count of Nevers born?
Charles I, Count of Nevers was born in 1414 in Clamecy.
When did Charles I, Count of Nevers die?
Charles I, Count of Nevers died on 25 May 1464.
What was Charles I, Count of Nevers's occupation?
Charles I, Count of Nevers was an aristocrat.
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