Charles I, Count of Ligny

Charles I, Count of Ligny (1488–1530) was a son of Anthony I, Count of Ligny and his second wife, Françoise van Croÿe-Chimay. In 1519, he succeeded his father as Count of Brienne and Count of Ligny. Charles II, his great-grandson was imprisoned after buying a copy of William Byrd's Gradualia on the basis of Catholic tensions [needs editing: William Byrd was born in 1539 or 1540].

Charles I, Count of Ligny
Born1488
Died1530
Noble familyHouse of Luxembourg
Spouse(s)Charlotte of Estouteville
FatherAnthony I, Count of Ligny
MotherFrançoise of Croÿ-Chimay

In 1510, he married Charlotte of Estouteville; they had the following children:

Charles I, Count of Ligny
House of Luxembourg
Born: 1448 Died: 1530
Preceded by
Anthony I
Count of Ligny
Count of Brienne

1519-1530
Succeeded by
Anthony II


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