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François de Lorraine, 2 duc de Guise: Quick Facts

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Also Known As The Scarred • François de Lorraine, 2e duc de Guise, duc d’Aumale, prince de Joinville • Le Balafré
Born February 24, 1519 • France
Died February 24, 1563 (aged 44) • Orléans • France
Role In Conspiracy of Amboise • Wars of Religion
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