Charles I d'Amboise

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.

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)

Family

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

References

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