Claudia of Châlon
The second wife of Henry III of Nassau-Breda, whom she had married in 1515
About Claudia of Châlon
Lived 1498 – 1521 (aged 22–23). Claudia of Châlon was an aristocrat.
Claudia of Chalon-Orange (1498 – May 31, 1521) was Princess of Orange. In 1515, she married Henry III of Nassau-Breda, thus uniting the houses of Orange and Nassau. Their son, René of Chalon, was the first Nassau to be Prince of Orange.
Claudia of Chalon was the daughter of John of Chalon, lord of Arlay and Philiberte of Luxembourg-Ligny. She was raised mainly at the French court.
She died at Diest and is thought to be buried in the Grote kerk ("big church") in Breda.
After the death of her brother Philibert of Chalon, the title of Prince of Orange went to her son René of Châlon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Claudia of Châlon?
the second wife of Henry III of Nassau-Breda, whom she had married in 1515
When was Claudia of Châlon born?
Claudia of Châlon was born in 1498.
When did Claudia of Châlon die?
Claudia of Châlon died on 31 May 1521 in Diest.
What was Claudia of Châlon's occupation?
Claudia of Châlon was an aristocrat.
What nationality was Claudia of Châlon?
Claudia of Châlon's recorded nationality: Habsburg Netherlands.
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