Simon Renard
Simon Renard, Sieur of Bermont and Lieutenant of Aumont or Amont, (1513, 8 August 1573) was an advisor of the Emperor Charles V and his son Philip II of Spain, overlords of the County of Burgundy and Counts of Burgundy. Renard had the court appointment of Master of Requests in Ordinary of the Emperor's household. He was ambassador of Spain in France and England As ambassador to England he acquired extraordinary influence over Mary I, and until her marriage to Philip of Spain, which he promoted, was said by some to be virtually directing English affairs.
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| Birth date | January 01, 1513 |
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| Date of death | January 01, 1573 |
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