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Charles III, Duke of Bourbon is born

Charles III, Duke of Bourbon, French general and nobleman, known for french general and nobleman, was born on 1490-02-17.

Charles III, Duke of Bourbon, French general and nobleman, known for french general and nobleman, was born on 1490-02-17. Charles III de Bourbon comte de Montpensier then duc de Bourbon (17 February 1490 – 6 May 1527) was a French military commander, governor, prince of the royal blood and rebel during the early Italian Wars. The son of Gilbert de Bourbon and Clara Gonzaga, he was born into a junior branch of the royal house of France.

Historical Significance

Charles III, Duke of Bourbon is French general and nobleman.

Key People

Charles III, Duke of Bourbon

general and nobleman

French general and nobleman

Events Before

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    Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming the first known European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope

  2. Battle of Sauchieburn, rebellion against the Scottish crown results in death of King James III

    James III (10 July 1451/May 1452 – 11 June 1488) was King of Scots from 1460 until his death at the Battle of Sauchieburn in 1488.

  3. The last Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro is forced to abdicate by Venice

    Catherine Cornaro (Venetian: Catarina Corner; Italian: Caterina Cornaro or Corner; Greek: Αικατερίνη Κορνάρο, romanized: Aikateríni Kornáro; 25 November 1454 – 10 July 1510) was the last monarch of...

  4. "Tractate Niddah," a Talmudic edition, is first printed

    "Tractate Niddah," a Talmudic edition, is first printed

  5. Battle of Baza - Spanish army captures Baza from Moors

    Battle of Baza - Spanish army captures Baza from Moors

Events After

  1. King Charles VIII of France (21) marries Anna Duchess of Brittany (14) giving France control over Brittany

    King Charles VIII of France (21) marries Anna Duchess of Brittany (14) giving France control over Brittany

  2. Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptized by Portuguese missionaries, adopting the baptismal name of João I

    Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptized by Portuguese missionaries, adopting the baptismal name of João I

  3. Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple

    Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple

  4. The case of the 'Holy Child of La Guardia', involving the kidnapping and murdering a Christian boy, concludes with publi

    The case of the 'Holy Child of La Guardia', involving the kidnapping and murdering a Christian boy, concludes with public burning at the stake of nine Jews in Ávila, Spain

  5. The siege of Granada, last Moorish stronghold in Spain, begins

    The siege of Granada, last Moorish stronghold in Spain, begins

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What happened on February 17, 1490?
Charles III, Duke of Bourbon, French general and nobleman, known for french general and nobleman, was born on 1490-02-17. Charles III de Bourbon comte de Montpensier then duc de Bourbon (17 February 1490 – 6 May 1527) was a French military commander, governor, prince of the royal blood and rebel during the early Italian Wars. The son of Gilbert de Bourbon and Clara Gonzaga, he was born into a junior branch of the royal house of France.
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Charles III, Duke of Bourbon is French general and nobleman.
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