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| Birthplace: | Nancy, Lorraine, Frankrike |
| Death: | Died in Lorraine - Duke from 1608 |
| Occupation: | Hertig i Lothringen 1608-24 |
| Managed by: | Paul Douglas Van Dillen |
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Henry II, Duke of Lorraine
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Henry II (November 8, 1563 – July 31, 1624), was Duke of Lorraine from 1608 until his death.
[edit]History and Family
He was the son of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine and Claude of Valois. He married first to princess Catherine of Navarre, Duchess of Albret and sister of king Henry IV of France.
With no issue from this union, he married for the second time to Margerita Gonzaga, with whom he had two daughters, both married to cousins:
Nicolette (1608–1657), married Charles IV, Duke of Lorraine
Claude (1612–1648), married Nicholas II, Duke of Lorraine
Henry was succeeded by his younger brother.
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November 8, 1563
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Nancy, Lorraine, Frankrike
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| 1599 |
May 31, 1599
Age 35
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No children
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| 1606 |
April 24, 1606
Age 42
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| 1608 |
1608
Age 44
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| 1612 |
October 12, 1612
Age 48
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| 1624 |
July 31, 1624
Age 60
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Lorraine - Duke from 1608
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