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Olivier IV de Clisson (1300–1343), was a Breton Marche Lord and knight who became embroiled in the intrigue of Vannes and was subsequently executed by the King of France for perceived treason. He was the husband of Jeanne de Clisson who eventually became known as the Lioness of Brittany.
- around 1300, Château de Clisson, Brittany
- de Clisson
- 2 August 1343, Paris
- Breton
Olivier IV (né vers 1300 et mort par décapitation le à Paris) est un noble breton, fils d' Olivier III de Clisson et d' Isabeau de Craon . Biographie. Exécution d' Olivier IV de Clisson par Loyset Liédet. Olivier IV bataille pour le roi de France.
Olivier V de Clisson (23 April 1336 – 23 April 1407), nicknamed "The Butcher", was a Breton soldier, the son of Olivier IV de Clisson. His father had been put to death by the French in 1343 on the suspicion of having willingly given up the city of Vannes to the English.
- de Clisson
- Chapel at Josselin Castle
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Aftermath. English occupation. The execution of Olivier IV of Clisson. Notes and references. References. Bibliography. Sieges of Vannes (1342) Coordinates: 47.6667°N 2.7667°W. The sieges of Vannes of 1342 were a series of four sieges of the town of Vannes that occurred throughout 1342.
- 4 sieges in 1342
- Vannes, Brittany, France
Apr 25, 2024 · She married Olivier IV de Clisson in 1330. Together the pair held a sizable area of land; Jeanne controlling areas in Poitou, and Olivier holding a castle at Clisson along with other territories. The couple had five children among them.
Apr 19, 2024 · Olivier de Clisson was a military commander who served England, France, and Brittany during the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453) and ultimately did much to keep Brittany within the French sphere of influence. Brought up in England, Clisson fought on the English side for the Breton duke John IV (or V;
(1336–1407) Breton nobleman and soldier.Clisson fought for Jean IV de Montfort in the Breton civil war, but later feuded with the duke. In 1370 he joined Bertrand Du Guesclin ...
