Charles de Lannoy, 1st Prince of Sulmona
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Charles de Lannoy (c. 1487 – 23 September 1527) was a soldier and statesman from the
Early life
He was a member of the noble
Career
In 1526, he became the first count of Lannoy and Mayordomo mayor to the Emperor.
He took service with the Emperor Maximilian I and won distinction for bravery and leadership. He was appointed member to the council of Charles of Burgundy; later Emperor Charles V and his Caballerizo mayor in 1515. He was appointed knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1516. He became governor of Tournai in 1521. He served as viceroy of Naples from 1522 to 1523. He became chief of Imperial armies in Italy upon the death of Prospero Colonna at the end of 1523.
His main experience was that of Imperial lieutenant
Personal life
In 1509, he married Francoise de Montbel, with whom he had several children.
He died of a sudden illness in Naples on 23 September 1527. He was succeeded by his son Philip de Lannoy, 2nd Prince of Sulmona.
References
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