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[2] [3] Richard of Brittany was the youngest son of Duke John IV of Brittany. [3] Richard's older brothers, John V and Arthur III, both succeeded their father as duke, but upon Arthur's death in 1458 (John V's sons Francis I and Peter II died in 1450 and 1457 respectively, without sons), the only legitimate male heir was his nephew Francis.
Jan 20, 2015 · Arthur of Brittany A Plantagenet prince, Arthur of Brittany's story is one of the most tragic of the Medieval period. The posthumous son of Geoffrey, 4th son of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Constance of Brittany, he was Duke of Brittany from the moment of his birth. Constance and Geoffrey had…
Sep 5, 2024 · Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Francis II (born June 23, 1435—died Sept. 9, 1488, Couëron, Brittany) was the duke of Brittany from 1458, who succeeded his uncle, Arthur III; he maintained a lifelong policy of Breton independence in the face of encroachments by the French crown.
Arthur III, 1394–1458, duke of Brittany (1457–58), known before 1457 as comte de Richemont, constable of France in the Hundred Years War. He led the coalition that overthrew Georges de La Trémoille , and by the Treaty of Arras (1435) he reconciled Philip the Good , duke of Burgundy and England's former ally, with King Charles VII of France.
Apr 26, 2022 · Arthur II, Duke of Brittany. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Arthur II (July 2, 1262 – August 27, 1312), of the House of Dreux, was Duke of Brittany from 1305 to his death.
As Duke, Arthur maintained Brittany's independence from the French crown and reorganized the duchy into eight regions. Arthur II had two marriages, first to Marie, Viscountess of Limoges, and then to Yolande of Dreux. He fathered several children, including his successor, John III, Duke of Brittany, and John of Montfort.
Arthur III, Duke of Brittany Arthur III (Breton: Arzhur), more commonly known as Arthur de Richemont (24 August 1393 – 26 December 1458), was briefly Duke of Brittany from 1457 until his death. He is noted primarily, however, for his role as a leading military commander during the Hundred Years' War.
