Births on February 17

Francis, Duke of Guise

Born on February 17, 1519

Francis, Duke of Guise (d. 1563)

Francis de Lorraine II, the first Prince of Joinville, also Duke of Guise and Duke of Aumale (French: François de Lorraine; 17 February 1519 – 24 February 1563), was a French general and politician. A prominent leader during the Italian War of 1551–1559 and French Wars of Religion, he was assassinated during the siege of Orleans in 1563.

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