Charles III, Duke of Savoy

Charles III of Savoy (10 October 1486 – 17 August 1553), often called Charles the Good, was Duke of Savoy from 1504 to 1553, although most of his lands were ruled by the French between 1536 and his death.

Charles III
Duke of Savoy
Reign10 September 1504 17 August 1553
PredecessorPhilibert II
SuccessorEmmanuel Philibert
Born(1486-10-10)10 October 1486
Chazey-sur-Ain
Died17 August 1553(1553-08-17) (aged 66)
Vercelli
SpouseBeatrice of Portugal
Issue
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Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy
HouseSavoy
FatherPhilip ΙΙ the Landless
MotherClaudine de Brosse
ReligionRoman Catholicism
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