Engelbert, Count of Nevers

Engelbert, Count of Nevers

Coat-of-arms of Nevers
Spouse(s) Charlotte of Bourbon-Vendôme

Issue

Noble family House of La Marck
Father John I, Duke of Cleves
Mother Elizabeth of Nevers
Born 26 September 1462
Died 21 November 1506

Engelbert of Cleves, Count of Nevers (* 26 September 1462 – † 21 November 1506) was the younger son of John I, Duke of Cleves and Elizabeth of Nevers, only surviving child of John II, Count of Nevers.

In 1481, he was sent with a large army to the Bishopric of Utrecht by his brother John II, Duke of Cleves instead of David of Burgundy. But after the Siege of Utrecht (1483) he had to flee, and Utrecht remained under control of Burgundy.

He married Charlotte of Bourbon-Vendôme, daughter of John VIII, Count of Vendôme, circa 1489. Their son

Engelbert became Count of Nevers and Eu in 1491 upon the death of his maternal grandfather John II, Count of Nevers. His eldest brother John II (1458–1521) inherited Cleves.

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Engelbert, Count of Nevers
Born: 26 September 1462 Died: 21 November 1506
Preceded by
John II
Count of Nevers
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Succeeded by
Charles II
Count of Eu
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