Claude-Françoise of Lorraine
Claude of Lorraine was the Duchess of Lorraine by marriage.
Early life
Born into an illustrious House of Lorraine, she was the younger daughter of Henry II, Duke of Lorraine, and his wife, Princess Margherita Gonzaga. Her elder sister was Nicole, Duchess of Lorraine.Marriage
She married her first cousin Nicholas II, Duke of Lorraine, at Lunéville on 18 February 1634 and had the following children:- Ferdinand Philippe, Hereditary Prince of Lorraine, jure matris Duke of Bar
- Charles Léopold, Duke of Lorraine ; married Eleonora Maria of Austria and had issue;
- Anne Eléanore de Lorraine died in infancy
- Anne Marie Thérèse de Lorraine ; Abbess of Remiremont, no issue;
- Marie Anne de Lorraine.