Louis II de Guise was a prominent French nobleman born in 1520. He belonged to the powerful House of Guise, which played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion. Louis was known for his military leadership and staunch Catholic beliefs, often opposing the Protestant Huguenots. As a member of the Guise family, he was involved in various political intrigues and conflicts during the 16th century. Louis II de Guise died in 1577, leaving a legacy marked by his efforts to strengthen the Catholic cause in France and his family's influence in the tumultuous political landscape of the time.