Charles III, Duke of Lorraine
| Charles III | |
|---|---|
| Marquis of Pont-à-Mousson | |
Oil on panel portrait by studio of François Clouet | |
| Duke of Lorraine and Bar | |
| Reign | 12 June 1545 – 14 May 1608 |
| Predecessor | Francis I |
| Successor | Henry II |
| Born | 18 February 1543 Ducal Palace of Nancy |
| Died | 14 May 1608 (aged 65) |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | |
| House | Lorraine |
| Father | Francis I, Duke of Lorraine |
| Mother | Christina of Denmark |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Charles III (18 February 1543 – 14 May 1608), known as the Great, was Duke of Lorraine from 1545 until his death.