Francis de Lorraine II, the first Prince of Joinville, also Duke of Guise and Duke of Aumale (French: François de Lorraine; 17 February 1519 – 24 February 1563), was a French general and statesman. A prominent leader during the Italian War of 1551–1559 and French Wars of Religion, he was assassinated during the siege of Orleans in 1563.
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François de Lorraine, duc de Guise 17 February 1519 Bar-le-Duc, France
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Died |
24 February 1563 (aged 44) Orleans, France
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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