Francis de Lorraine

Francis de Lorraine (1550–1614) was a prominent nobleman and military leader from Lorraine, a region in present-day France. He was a member of the influential House of Lorraine and served as a commander for various European armies during times of conflict, including the Habsburg and French forces. Known for his strategic skills, he also played roles in political and religious affairs of his era. His leadership helped shape the military and political landscape of early modern Europe, embodying the traits of a resourceful and influential nobleman engaged in the complex power struggles of his time.