BOURBON, CHARLES I, 5E DUC DE

(5th duke of) born 1401 died Dec. 4, 1456 duke of Bourbon (from 1434) and count of Clermont. After having rendered notable services to Charles VII of France, he turned about and becamewith Jean II, duke of Alenonthe leader of the short-lived Praguerie (1440), a revolt of nobles nominally led by the Dauphin (the future Louis XI). The nobles were cornered in the territory of Bourbon and made peace, given generous terms.