René II, Duke of Lorraine

René II, Duke of Lorraine

Duke of Lorraine from 1473 to 1508
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René II (2 May 1451 – 10 December 1508) was Count of Vaudémont from 1470, Duke of Lorraine from 1473, and Duke of Bar from 1483 to 1508. He claimed the crown of the Kingdom of Naples and the County of Provence as the Duke of Calabria 1480–1493 and as King of Naples and Jerusalem 1493–1508. He succeeded his uncle John of Vaudémont as Count of Harcourt in 1473, exchanging it for the county of Aumale in 1495. He succeeded as Count of Guise in 1504.

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René II, Duke of Lorraine was born on Friday, 2 May 1451 in Angers, France. He was best known as a military professional. Lorraine's country of citizenship (nationality) was French. He died on Thursday, 10 December 1508 in Fains, France at the age of 57. His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Taurus.

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