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John of Montfort (Middle Breton: Yann Moñforzh, French: Jean de Montfort) (1295 – 26 September 1345, Château d'Hennebont), sometimes known as John IV of Brittany, and 6th Earl of Richmond from 1341 to his death. He was the son of Arthur II, Duke of Brittany and his second wife, Yolande de Dreux.
- John Iv, Duke of Brittany
John IV the Conqueror KG (in Breton Yann IV, in French Jean...
- John of Montfort, Lord of Tyre
John of Montfort ( French: Jean; died 27 November 1283) was...
- John Iv, Duke of Brittany
John IV the Conqueror KG (in Breton Yann IV, in French Jean IV, and traditionally in English sources both John of Montfort and John V) (1339 – 1 November 1399), was Duke of Brittany and Count of Montfort from 1345 until his death and 7th Earl of Richmond from 1372 until his death.
John of Montfort ( French: Jean; died 27 November 1283) was lord of Toron from 1257 to 1266 and Lord of Tyre from 1270 to 1283.
John of Montfort, sometimes known as John IV of Brittany, and 6th Earl of Richmond from 1341 to his death. He was the son of Arthur II, Duke of Brittany and his second wife, Yolande de Dreux.
Their son John de Montfort (d. 1345), whose elder brothers accorded him only the Montfort title, contested the duchy of Brittany with Charles of Blois; and his son was recognized duke of Brittany, as John IV, by the Treaty of Guérande (1365).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
John of Montfort, or John the Valiant, or the Conqueror. French: Jean De Montfort, or Jean Le Vaillant, or Le Conquérant. Born: c. 1340. Died: Nov. 1, 1399, Nantes, Fr. Notable Family Members: spouse Joan of Navarre. Role In: Hundred Years’ War. War of the Breton Succession.
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John (IV) was a claimant to the duchy of Brittany upon the death of his childless half brother, John III. He was the only surviving son of Arthur II. At first, John of Montfort had recognized John III’s designation of Charles of Blois (nephew of King Philip VI of France) as the successor; but then.
