William VII of Chalon-Arlay

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William VII
lord of Arlay, prince of Orange
Arms of Jean III de Chalon-Arlay.svg
Coat of arms of Chalon (red shield with yellow ribbon) and Orange (blue bugle); over all the (claimed) county of Geneva.
Died1475
Noble family House of Chalon-Arlay
Spouse(s)Catherine of Brittany
Issue John IV lord of Arlay, prince of Orange
Father Louis II lord of Arlay
MotherJohanna of Montfaucon

William VII of Chalon (born c. 1415, died 1475) was a prince of Orange and lord of Arlay. He was the son of Louis II lord of Arlay and his wife Johanna of Montfaucon.

He was married to Catherine of Brittany, the sister of Francis II, Duke of Brittany. Together, they had one son:

Ancestors

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    William VII of Chalon-Arlay
    Preceded by Prince of Orange
    1463–1475
    Succeeded by


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