Charles II of Bourbon, known as Cardinal de Vendôme and later as Cardinal de Bourbon, was a prince of the blood of the House of Bourbon. When his Protestant cousin became King Henry IV of France in 1589, he raised the hopes of Catholics hostile to the League and was a candidate for the crown of France.

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Occupation: prelate, archbishop
Position held: Archbishop of Rouen, cardinal, apostolic administrator, Q132059923
Citizenship: France
Born: August 19, 1562, March 30, 1562
Died

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Charles II de Bourbon-Vendôme

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About Charles II de Bourbon-Vendôme

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Occupation: prelate, archbishop
Position held: Archbishop of Rouen, cardinal, apostolic administrator, Q132059923
Citizenship: France
Born: August 19, 1562, March 30, 1562
Died