Anthony II, Count of Ligny

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Anthony II, Count of Ligny
Died(1557-02-08)8 February 1557
Noble family House of Luxembourg
Spouse(s)Margaret of Savoy
Father Charles I, Count of Ligny
MotherCharlotte of Estouteville

Anthony II, Count of Ligny (d. 8 February 1557) was the son of Count Charles I and his wife Charlotte of Estouteville. In 1530, he succeeded his father as Count of Ligny and Brienne.

In 1535, he married Margaret, a daughter of René of Savoy, Count of Villars. They had the following children:

Anthony II, Count of Ligny
 Died: 8 February 1557
Preceded by Count of Ligny
Count of Brienne

1530-1557
Succeeded by

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