Charles II, Duke of Bourbon
Charles II, Duke of Bourbon (Château de Moulins, 1433–September 13, 1488, Lyon), was Archbishop of Lyon from an early age and a French diplomat under the rule of Louis XI of France. He had a 2-week tenure as Duke of Bourbon in 1488, being ousted afterward by his younger brother and successor, Peter II, Duke of Bourbon.
Charles II de Bourbon Archbishop of Lyon | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Bourbon | |
Portrait of Charles II by Jean Hey, c. 1476-85 | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Lyon |
| Appointed | 14 November 1446 |
| Term ended | 13 September 1488 |
| Predecessor | Geoffroy de Versailles |
| Successor | Hugues II de Talaru |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal priest of San Martino ai Monti |
| Orders | |
| Created cardinal | 15 January 1477 by Pope Sixtus IV |
| Rank | Cardinal-priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1433 Château de Moulins, France |
| Died | 13 September 1488 (aged 54–55) Lyon, France |
| Coat of arms | |
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