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  Charles, Duke of Guelders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles of Egmond (9 November 1467 Grave - June 30, 1538 Arnhem) was Duke of Guelders between 1492 and his death.
Charles was raised at the Burgundian court of Charles the Bold, who had bought the duchy of Guelders from Adolf of Egmond in 1473.
Charles' rule in Guelders was supported by the French King, but the duchy was regained by Philip I of Castile, son of Maximillian, in 1505.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charles_of_Egmond   (357 words)

  
 Guelders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1423–1465 : Arnold of Egmond, grandson of Reinoud IV's sister.
Arnold sold the duchy of Guelders to Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, who was recognized by the Emperor as Duke of Guelders.
The Egmond family did not abandon their claims to Guelders and Charles of Egmond conquered the duchy in 1492.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guelders   (479 words)

  
 World of Quotes - Today in History for June 30
Charles VIII, King of France (1483-98), invaded Italy
Charles van Egmond, duke of Gelre/earl of Zutphen, dies at 70
Emperor Charles V orders Catholics to become Lutherans
www.worldofquotes.com /history/6_30/1/index.html   (233 words)

  
 Grote Kerk, Arnhem
From the tower (which contains a carillon) there are fine views.
In the choir is the imposing marble monument of the last Duke of Gelderland, Charles of Egmond (d.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /arnhem/grote-kerk-nl-gld-agk.htm   (80 words)

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