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Charles III, Duke of Bourbon

1490–1527 · 16th century · Also known as Constable of Bourbon

Charles III, Duke of Bourbon, was Constable of France and the greatest noble of the kingdom. When Francis I and his mother challenged his inheritance, he went over to Emperor Charles V in 1523, and his lands were confiscated. He commanded imperial troops at Pavia and was killed leading the attack on Rome in 1527, which became the Sack of Rome.

Charles III, Duke of Bourbon
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Mentioned in 4 state histories

County of La MarcheCounty of ForezDuchy of BourbonPrincipality of Dombes

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