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Charles I, Duke of Bourbon
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Stone statue of Charles I, Duke of Bourbon in the abbey church of Souvigny
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| Born | 1401 |
| Died | 4 December 1456 (aged 54–55) Château de Moulins |
| Noble family | Bourbon |
| Spouse(s) | Agnes of Burgundy |
| Father | John I, Duke of Bourbon |
| Mother | Marie, Duchess of Auvergne |
Charles de Bourbon (born 1401, died 4 December 1456) was an important French noble. He was the oldest son of John I, Duke of Bourbon and Marie, Duchess of Auvergne. Charles became a powerful duke during a time of war in France.
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Who Was Charles I, Duke of Bourbon?
Charles became the Count of Clermont-en-Beauvaisis in 1424. Later, he became the Duke of Bourbon and Auvergne in 1434. His father, John I, Duke of Bourbon, was captured during the Battle of Agincourt. Because of this, Charles took control of the duchy much earlier than expected. He led the region for over 18 years before his father passed away.
In 1425, Charles married Agnes of Burgundy. She was born in 1407 and passed away in 1476. Agnes was the daughter of John the Fearless, a powerful duke.
Charles's Role in the Hundred Years' War
Charles was a brave leader in the French Royal army. This was during the Hundred Years' War, a long conflict between France and England. Even though he fought for France, he kept a peace agreement with his brother-in-law, Philip III, Duke of Burgundy. Philip was usually an enemy of France.
By 1440, Charles and Philip became friends and signed an alliance. Charles was also present at the special crowning ceremony of King Charles VII. There, he played an important role as a noble and helped make new knights.
The Praguerie Revolt
Despite his service, Charles joined a rebellion called the "Praguerie". This revolt happened in 1439–1440. It was a group of French nobles who were unhappy with King Charles VII. When the revolt failed, Charles had to ask the King for forgiveness. As a result, he lost some of his lands.
Charles passed away on his own lands in Château de Moulins in 1456.
Charles's Family: His Children
Charles and Agnes had eleven children together. Here are some of them:
- John of Bourbon (1426–1488), who also became the Duke of Bourbon.
- Marie de Bourbon (1428–1448), who married John II, Duke of Lorraine in 1444.
- Philip of Bourbon (1430–1440), who was the Lord of Beaujeu.
- Charles of Bourbon (1433–1488), who became a Cardinal and the Archbishop of Lyon.
- Isabella of Bourbon (1434–1465), who married Charles, Duke of Burgundy.
- Peter of Bourbon (1438–1503), who also became the Duke of Bourbon.
- Louis of Bourbon (1438–1482), who became the Prince-Bishop of Liège.
- Margaret of Bourbon (1439–1483), who married Philip II, Duke of Savoy in 1472.
- Catharine of Bourbon (1440–1469), who married Adolf II, Duke of Guelders in 1463.
- Joanna of Bourbon (1442–1493), who married John II of Chalon, the Prince of Orange, in 1467.
- James of Bourbon (1445–1468), who never married.
