Charles I, Count of Nevers

Charles I, Count of Nevers (1414 25 May 1464), Count of Nevers and Rethel, was the son of Philip II, Count of Nevers, and Bonne of Artois.[1]

Charles I
Count of Nevers and Rethel
Born1414
Died25 May 1464 (aged 4950)
Noble familyValois-Burgundy
Spouse(s)Marie d'Albret
FatherPhilip II, Count of Nevers
MotherBonne of Artois

Towards the end of the life of Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, Charles fell under suspicion of practising witchcraft, in an effort to supplant Charles, Count of Charolais, as the heir. Charles I fled to France and died soon after.

He married Marie d'Albret, daughter of Charles II d'Albret on 11 June 1456, but had no legitimate children. He was succeeded by his brother John.

References

  1. Jules Michelet, Louis XI Et Charles Le Téméraire, ed. E. Renault, (Clarendon Press, 1907), 104.


Charles I, Count of Nevers
Cadet branch of the House of Valois
Born: 1414 Died: 25 May 1464
Preceded by
Philip II
Count of Nevers and Rethel
14151464
Succeeded by
John II
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