Charles I d'Amboise

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Charles I d'Amboise
Born1430
Died22 February 1481
Occupation(s)French politician, military figure
OfficeGovernor of Île-de-France, Champagne and Burgundy
SpouseCatherine de Chauvigny (m. 1447)
Children
  • François
  • Charles II d'Amboise (1473 - 1511)
  • Louis II d'Amboise
  • Guy
  • Marie (married to Robert II of Saarbrücken-Commercy)
  • Catherine d'Amboise (1482 - 1549)

Charles I d'Amboise (1430 - 22 February 1481) was a French politician and military figure, a member of the House of Amboise. He was lord of Chaumont-sur-Loire, Sagonne, Meillant, Charenton-du-Cher. Louis XI appointed him governor of Île-de-France, Champagne and Burgundy. He was admitted to the order of Saint Michael.

Family

He was the oldest son of Pierre d'Amboise. He had six children with his wife Catherine de Chauvigny (1447-1485).

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