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Claude d'Urfé

French aristocrat (1501-1558) · France · Historical Figures · Died at 57

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Claude d'Urfé was a French royal official of the 16th century. He acted as governor and bailiff of Forez after that county became a royal domain. He was a friend and confidant of Francis I and fought alongside him in the Wars of Italy as well as under his son Henry II.

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Child: Jacques I d'Urfé

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Claude d'Urfé was a French royal official of the 16th century. He acted as governor and bailiff of Forez after that county became a royal domain. He was a friend and confidant of Francis I and fought alongside him in the Wars of Italy as well as under his son Henry II. He was also governor of the dauphin and the king's other children. He was also a major patron for building works in the Italian Renaissance style in Forez, such as his Italian-style extension to his château of Bastie d'Urfé. His grandson was the author Honoré d'Urfé.

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Country
France
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1501 to 1558 · aged 57

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