Claude de Guise is a minor character in the first season of Reign. He is portrayed by Shawn Doyle.
He is a Frenchman and one of Mary Stuart's maternal uncles. He arrived at court to set up an engagement between Mary and Tomás and negotiate with Henry II to end his niece's engagement to Francis. He is a member of the House of Guise.
Biography[]
Season One[]
Kissed[]
Claude arrives at court on the behalf of his sister to let his niece know what is happening in Scotland, as well as to push her to wed Francis soon so that they can have the help of the French to fend off the English.
Hearts and Minds[]
While at the Archery Tournament, Claude and Mary discuss her options between the two men and countries, with him pleading that she make a choice fast to save Scotland.
Personality[]
He is a logical man pushing Mary to make the logical decision for Scotland's future. He is also caring of sorts since he cares for and feels alligience to a country other than his own.
Physical Appearace[]
Claude is a man in his early to mid thirties. He has wavy brow hair and blue eyes. He has pale skin. He dresses as most noblemen do in detailed and expensive clothing. He also always wore a cloak over his coat.
Appearances[]
| Season One | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Appearance Status | ||
| Pilot | Absent | ||
| Snakes in the Garden | Absent | ||
| Kissed | Appears | ||
| Hearts and Minds | Appears | ||
| A Chill in the Air | Absent | ||
| Chosen | Absent | ||
| Left Behind | Absent | ||
| Fated | Absent | ||
| For King and Country | Absent | ||
| Sacrifice | Absent | ||
| Inquisition | Absent | ||
| Royal Blood | Absent | ||
| The Consummation | Absent | ||
| Dirty Laundry | Absent | ||
| The Darkness | Absent | ||
| Monsters | Absent | ||
| Liege Lord | Absent | ||
| No Exit | Absent | ||
| Toy Soldiers | Absent | ||
| Higher Ground | Absent | ||
| Long Live the King | Absent | ||
| Slaughter of Innocence | Absent | ||
Trivia[]
- Historically, Claude de Guise was married to Louise de Brézé, daughter of Diane de Poitiers, and had eleven children. He was also made Duke of Aumale in 1550.
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