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A rash, ruthless and unscrupulous politician, [1] John murdered the King's brother, the Duke of Orléans, in an attempt to gain control of the government, which led to the eruption of the Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War in France and in turn culminated in his own assassination in 1419.
John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy, was assassinated on the bridge at Montereau on 10 September 1419 during a parley with the French Dauphin (the future Charles VII of France ), by Tanneguy du Chastel and Jean Louvet, the Dauphin's close counsellors.
- September 10, 1419; 604 years ago
- Tanneguy du Chastel, Jean Louvet, and their men-at-arms
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Mar 15, 2024 · John The Fearless. French: Jean Sans Peur. Born: May 28, 1371, Rouvres, Burgundy. Died: Sept. 10, 1419, Montereau, Fr. (aged 48) Role In: Battle of Nicopolis. Hundred Years’ War.
John (The Fearless) was a 15th-century French duke who led a crusade against the Turks in 1396 and was captured by them. He was ransomed a year later and became the duke of Burgundy in 1404. He died in 1419 after being assassinated by his enemies. Learn more about his life, family, and legacy.
A rash, ruthless and unscrupulous politician, John murdered the King's brother, the Duke of Orléans, in an attempt to gain control of the government, which led to the eruption of the Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War in France and in turn culminated in his own assassination in 1419. Quick Facts Duke of Burgundy, Reign ... John the Fearless.
Apr 10, 2024 · Learn about John the Fearless (1371–1419), Duke of Burgundy and a key figure in the Hundred Years' War. Find entries from The Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance and The Oxford Dictionary of Art.
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Biography: John the Fearless ruled the Duchy of Burgundy 1404-1419 with ruthlessness and cunning and played a major role in the politics of France in the 15th century. He inherited the title after the death of his father Philip the Bold, who was part of the royal house of Valois as the son of French King John II.
