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Charles Duc De Guise - 2

CHARLES de Lorraine, quatrieme duc de GUISE, French Catholic leader and governor of Provence, forced by Richelieu to leave France for Italy where he died. Date: 1571 - 1640

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1571 1640 Died Forced Governor Guise Leave Lorraine Provence Richelieu Quatrieme


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This striking portrait captures the intense and complex character of Charles de Lorraine, the Fourth Duke of Guise (1571-1640), a prominent French Catholic leader and governor of Provence. Born into the powerful House of Lorraine, Guise rose to prominence during the tumultuous religious and political upheavals of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. A devoted Catholic, Guise played a key role in the Catholic League, an organization formed to oppose the spread of Protestantism in France. He clashed frequently with the powerful Cardinal Richelieu, the chief advisor to King Louis XIII, over religious and political matters. In 1630, Richelieu, fearing Guise's growing influence and power, forced him to leave France and seek refuge in Italy. Despite his exile, Guise continued to be a significant figure in European politics. He allied himself with the Spanish and the Papacy, and led the French Catholic forces in the Thirty Years' War. However, his military campaigns were ultimately unsuccessful, and he died in exile in Naples in 1640. This image of Guise, with his stern expression and military attire, conveys the determination and resolve that characterized his life. The portrait serves as a reminder of the complex political and religious dynamics of the time, and the enduring influence of the House of Lorraine in European history.

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