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Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours

1472 – 1503

French noble

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Lived 1472 – 1503 (aged 30–31). Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours was a French feudatory and military personnel.

Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours (1472; Normandy, France – 28 April 1503; Cerignola, Italy), was a French nobleman, politician and military commander who served as Viceroy of Naples from 1501-1503, during the Third Italian War. He was known for most of his life as the Count of Guise, and inherited the Duchy of Nemours following his brother Jean's death in 1500.

Family Louis was the third son of Jacques d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours and Louise of Anjou. In 1491, he was made Count of Guise, a title last held by his uncle Charles IV, Duke of Anjou. Upon the death of his elder brother Jean in 1500, he became Duke of Nemours.

Viceroy of Naples Louis was made viceroy of Naples by Louis XII in 1501, during the Third Italian War. He was killed by an arquebus bullet at the battle of Cerignola on 28 April 1503.

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Born
1472, Normandy
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Viceroy of Naples

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours?

French noble

When was Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours born?

Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours was born in 1472 in Normandy.

When did Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours die?

Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours died on 28 April 1503 in Cerignola.

What was Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours's occupation?

Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours was a feudatory and military personnel.

What nationality was Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours?

Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours was French.

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· Wikipedia: Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours

· Wikidata: Q1852377

· DBpedia: Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours

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