Charles II de Croÿ
2nd Duke of Aarschot, 3rd Prince of Chimay and 3rd Count of Beaumont
About Charles II de Croÿ
Lived 1522 – 1551 (aged 28). Charles II de Croÿ was an aristocrat.
Charles II de Croÿ (31 July 1522 – Quiévrain, 24 June 1551) was Seigneur de Croÿ, 2nd Duke of Aarschot, 3rd Prince of Chimay and 3rd Count of Beaumont.
Early life Charles, born on 31 July 1522, was the eldest son of Philippe II de Croÿ, Duke of Aarschot, and Anne de Croÿ, Princess of Chimay (daughter and heir of Charles I de Croÿ).
Career After his mother's death in 1539, he inherited the Principality of Chimay, and after his father's death in 1549, the Duchy of Aarschot, thus uniting for the first time the two great titles of the House of Croÿ.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles II de Croÿ?
2nd Duke of Aarschot, 3rd Prince of Chimay and 3rd Count of Beaumont
When was Charles II de Croÿ born?
Charles II de Croÿ was born on 31 July 1522 in Quiévrain.
When did Charles II de Croÿ die?
Charles II de Croÿ died on 24 June 1551 in Quiévrain.
What was Charles II de Croÿ's occupation?
Charles II de Croÿ was an aristocrat.
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