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Jean Poton de Xaintrailles (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ pɔtɔ̃ də sɛ̃tʁaj], 1390? – 7 October 1461), a minor noble of Gascon origin, was one of the chief lieutenants of Joan of Arc. He served as master of the royal stables, as royal bailiff in Berry and as seneschal of Limousin .
Jean Poton, seigneur de Xaintrailles, né vers 1390/1400 et mort le 7 octobre 1461, est un gentilhomme de Gascogne, maître de l’Écurie du roi, bailli de Berry, sénéchal du Limousin et compagnon d'armes de Jeanne d'Arc, il prit part à la guerre de Cent Ans et en particulier à la bataille de Verneuil (1424) .
Mar 23, 2023 · Name : Jean dit Poton de XAINTRAILLES. Born : around 1390/1400 (at the castle of Xaintrailles, Lot-et-Garonne). Died : October 7, 1461 (Bordeaux, Gironde). Nobiliary titles : lord of Salignac in 1437 (Gironde), of Roques (Gers), Villeton and Tonneins (Lot-et-Garonne) in 1450, of Saint-Macaire (Gironde) in 1451, viscount of Bruillois in 1451 ...
- circa 1395
- George J. Homs
- today
Jean Poton de Xaintrailles ( French pronunciation: [ ʒɑ̃ pɔtɔ̃ də sɛ̃tʁaj], 1390? – 7 October 1461), a minor noble of Gascon origin, was one of the chief lieutenants of Joan of Arc. He served as master of the royal stables, as royal bailiff in Berry and as seneschal of Limousin.
The Battle of Gerberoy was fought in 1435 between French and English forces. The French were led by La Hire and Jean Poton de Xaintrailles, who were victorious. The English losses were heavy, which later included their commander, John FitzAlan, 14th Earl of Arundel .
1 day ago · Quick Reference. (d. 1461), one of several professional soldiers who came to dominate the French effort in the latter stages of the Hundred Years’ War. His early career is obscure, although he ... From: Xaintrailles, Jean Poton de in The Oxford Encyclopedia of Medieval Warfare and Military Technology ».
Jeanne d’Arc and Duke John II of Alençon controlled a force that included captains Jean d’Orléans, Gilles de Rais, Jean Poton de Xaintrailles, and La Hire. The duke of Suffolk William de la Pole led the English defense. The battle began with a French assault on the suburbs. English defenders left the city walls and the French fell back.
