Charles I, Count of Nevers

Charles I (1414 – 25 May 1464), was Count of Nevers and Rethel.

Charles I
Count of Nevers and Rethel
Born1414
Died25 May 1464 (aged 49–50)
Noble familyValois-Burgundy
Spouse(s)Marie d'Albret
FatherPhilip II, Count of Nevers
MotherBonne of Artois

Biography

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He was the son of Philip II, Count of Nevers, the youngest son of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and Bonne of Artois.[1]

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. He fled to the French court 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

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  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 Count of Nevers and Rethel
1415 – 1464
Succeeded by