Henry II, Duke of Lorraine

Henry II (French: Henri II; 8 November 1563 – 31 July 1624), known as "the Good (le Bon)", was Duke of Lorraine from 1608 until his death. Leaving no sons, both of his daughters became Duchesses of Lorraine by marriage. He was a brother-in-law of Henry IV of France.

Henry II "the Good"
Duke of Lorraine and Bar
Reign14 May 1608 – 31 July 1624
PredecessorCharles III
SuccessorNicole
Born8 November 1563
Ducal Palace of Nancy, Lorraine
Died31 July 1624(1624-07-31) (aged 60)
Ducal Palace of Nancy, Lorraine
Spouse
(m. 1599; died 1604)
    Margherita Gonzaga
    (m. 1606)
    IssueNicole, Duchess of Lorraine
    Claude, Duchess Consort of Lorraine
    Names
    Henri
    HouseLorraine
    FatherCharles III, Duke of Lorraine
    MotherClaude of France
    ReligionRoman Catholicism
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