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Peter II (in Breton Pêr II, in French Pierre II) (1418–1457), was Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort and titular earl of Richmond, from 1450 to his death. He was son of Duke John VI and Joan of France , and a younger brother of Francis I .
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Apr 1, 2024 · Peter II (died Sept. 22, 1457, Nantes, Fr.) was the duke of Brittany (from 1450), son of John V (or VI) and brother of his predecessor Francis I. He made an important innovation in limiting the right of asylum in churches and monasteries, enabling him to pursue his enemies at will. To preserve the family line, he adhered to the testament of ...
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Peter I, Duke of Brittany. Peter I ( French: Pierre; c. 1187 – 26 May 1250), also known as Peter Mauclerc, was Duke of Brittany jure uxoris from 1213 to 1221, and regent of the duchy for his minor son John I from 1221 to 1237. As duke he was also 1st Earl of Richmond from 1218 to 1235.
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Apr 1, 2024 · Peter I (born 1190—died 1250, at sea en route to France) was the duke or count of Brittany from 1213 to 1237, a French prince of the Capetian dynasty, and the founder of a line of French dukes of Brittany who ruled until the mid-14th century. Married by his cousin King Philip II Augustus of France to Alix, heiress to Brittany, Peter did ...
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Jul 11, 2023 · Peter I, Duke of Brittany, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pierre Mauclerc (c. 1190– 6 July 1250), also known as Peter of Dreux or Pierre de Dreux, was duke of Brittany (in right of his wife) from 1213 to 1221, then regent of the duchy (for his minor son) from 1221 to 1237. He was the second son of Robert II, Count of Dreux.
2 days ago · Alix (daughter of Constance and Guy of Thouars) 1213–1221. Peter I, Mauclerc (son of Robert II of Dreux; married Alix; regent 1221–37; died 1250) 1221–1286. John I, the Red (son) 1286–1305. John II (son; made duke of Brittany by Philip IV of France 1297) 1305–1312.
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