Francis II of Vaudémont de Lorraine 1
General Notes: Charles was the son of Francis, brother of Duke Henry II of Lorraine. Charles married Henry's daughter Nicole and became duke consort in 1624 when Henry died. Francis abolished female succession in 1625 and was proclaimed duke, but he abdicated in Charles III's (IV's) favour. Noted events in his life were: • Acceded: Duke of Lorraine, 1625. • Abdicated: 1625. Francis married. |