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Raoul, Duke of Lorraine

1320–1346 · 14th century · Also known as Rudolph, Duke of Lorraine

Raoul was duke of Lorraine from 1329 to 1346, succeeding his father Frederick IV. A close ally of the French crown, he founded the collegiate church of Saint-Georges in Nancy. He was killed fighting for Philip VI of France at the Battle of Crécy in 1346, leaving his young son John I to succeed under a regency.

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