Charles I, Count of Ligny

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Noble family House of Luxembourg Died 1530		Name Charles Count
Spouse(s) Charlotte of Estouteville Father Anthony I, Count of Ligny Mother Francoise of Croy-Chimay

Charles I, Count of Ligny (1488-1530) was a son of Anthony I, Count of Ligny and his second wife, Françoise van Croÿe-Chimay. In 1519, he succeeded his father as Count of Brienne and Count of Ligny. He was imprisoned after buying a copy of William Byrd's Gradualia on the basis of Catholic tensions.

In 1510, he married Charlotte of Estouteville; they had the following children:

Anthony II (d. 8 February 1557)

Louis III (d. 11 May 1571)

Jean (d. 1548)

George (d. after 30 September 1537)

Guillemette

Françoise (d. 17 June 1566)

Antoinette (1525 – 30 September 1603)

Marie (d. 15 March 1597)

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