3rd Duke Of Guise Collection

The 3rd Duke of Guise, also known as Charles de Lorraine, was a powerful and influential figure in French history during the 16th century

3rd Duke Of Guise Collection: Procession of the League on l'ile de la Cite, leaving Notre-Dame, c1590. Creator: Francois Bunel

Procession of the League on l'ile de la Cite, leaving Notre-Dame, c1590. Creator: Francois Bunel
Procession of the League on l'ile de la Cite, leaving Notre-Dame, c1590

3rd Duke Of Guise Collection: Procession of the League on Ile de la Cite, just outside Notre-Dame, c1590. Creator: Francois Bunel

Procession of the League on Ile de la Cite, just outside Notre-Dame, c1590. Creator: Francois Bunel
Procession of the League on Ile de la Cite, just outside Notre-Dame, c1590

3rd Duke Of Guise Collection: The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Creator: de Frey

The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Creator: de Frey
The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Nain Du Duc De Guise. Portrait of a court performer in 16th century dress, holding a bird

3rd Duke Of Guise Collection: Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588) founded the Catholic League and was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion

3rd Duke Of Guise Collection: Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570)

Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). The Amboise Enterprise was a Huguenot plot against the Catholic Guise faction, led by Jean du Barry

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The 3rd Duke of Guise, also known as Charles de Lorraine, was a powerful and influential figure in French history during the 16th century. As a member of the prestigious House of Guise, he played a key role in the Catholic League's opposition to Protestantism and the Huguenots. Known for his military prowess and political cunning, he was a formidable adversary to his enemies. The Duke of Guise was instrumental in leading the Catholic forces against King Henry III during the Wars of Religion in France. His victories at battles such as Dreux and Jarnac solidified his reputation as a skilled commander. However, his ambitions ultimately led to his downfall when he attempted to seize power from Henry III, resulting in his assassination by royal agents. Despite his controversial actions, the 3rd Duke of Guise left a lasting legacy on French politics and military strategy. His name became synonymous with loyalty to the Catholic cause and resistance against Protestant influence. Today, he is remembered as one of France's most enigmatic historical figures whose impact can still be felt centuries later.